Switzerland at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Switzerland competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. 129 competitors, 102 men and 27 women, took part in 91 events in 18 sports.[1]
| Switzerland at the 1984 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SUI |
| NOC | Swiss Olympic Association |
| Website | www |
| in Los Angeles | |
| Competitors | 129 (102 men and 27 women) in 18 sports |
| Flag bearer | Christine Stückelberger |
| Medals Ranked 26th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Medalists
Silver
- Markus Ryffel — Athletics, Men's 5000 metres
- Alfred Achermann, Richard Trinkler, Laurent Vial, and Benno Wiss — Cycling, Men's Team Road Race
- Amy-Cathérine De Bary, Otto Hofer, and Christine Stückelberger — Equestrian, Dressage Team Competition
- Daniel Nipkow — Shooting, Men's Small-bore Rifle, Three Positions
Bronze
- Heidi Robbiani — Equestrian, Jumping Individual Competition
- Otto Hofer — Equestrian, Dressage Individual Competition
- Étienne Dagon — Swimming, Men's 200m Breaststroke
- Hugo Dietsche — Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Featherweight
Archery
In Switzerland's third appearance in Olympic archery, two women and one man competed.
Women's Competition:
- Ursula Hess – 2473 points (→ 13th place)
- Vreny Burger – 2419 points (→ 27th place)
Men's Competition:
- Thomas Hardmeier – 2476 points (→ 20th place)
Athletics
Men's 400 metres
- Heat — 46.46
- Quarterfinals — 46.10 (→ did not advance)
Men's 5,000 metres
- Heat — 13:46.16
- Semifinals — 13:40.08
- Final — 13:07.54 (→
Silver Medal)
- Final — 2:24:38 (→ 50th place)
Men's High Jump
- Qualification — 2.24m
- Final — no mark (→ no ranking)
Men's Long Jump
- Qualification — 7.71m (→ did not advance, 13th place)
Men's Pole Vault
- Qualifying Round — 5.40m
- Final — 5.30m (→ 7th place)
Men's Shot Put
- Qualifying Round — 19.71 m
- Final — 20.28m (→ 5th place)
Men's Decathlon
- Final Result — 7924 points (→ 10th place)
- Final Result — 7739 points (→ 13th place)
Women's 3,000 metres
- Heat — 8:45.82
- Final — 8:45.20 (→ 5th place)
Women's Marathon
- Final — 2:48:42 (→ 37th place)
Women's Javelin Throw
- Qualification — 57.88m (→ did not advance)
Women's Heptathlon
- Final Result — 6042 points (→ 10th place)
Canoeing
Cycling
Twelve cyclists represented Switzerland in 1984.
- Richard Trinkler — +1:43 (→ 10th place)
- Stefan Maurer — +3:37 (→ 12th place)
- Heinz Imboden — did not finish (→ no ranking)
- Benno Wiss — did not finish (→ no ranking)
Equestrianism
Fencing
Five fencers, all men, represented Switzerland in 1984
Gymnastics
Handball
- Men's Team Competition
- Team Roster
Judo
Modern pentathlon
Three male modern pentathletes represented Switzerland in 1984.
- Individual
- Team
- Andy Jung
- Peter Steinmann
- Peter Minder
Rhythmic gymnastics
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle
- Heat — 50.91
- Final — 50.50 (→ 5th place)
- Heat — 51.24
- B-Final — 51.42 (→ 10th place)
Men's 200m Freestyle
- Heat — 1:54.19 (→ did not advance, 25th place)
- Heat — 1:56.54 (→ did not advance, 36th place)
Men's 100m Backstroke
- Heat — 58.78 (→ did not advance, 22nd place)
Men's 200m Backstroke
- Heat — 2:08.31 (→ did not advance, 22nd place)
Men's 100m Breaststroke
- Heat — 1:05.37 (→ did not advance, 20th place)
- Heat — 1:05.89 (→ did not advance, 23rd place)
Men's 200m Breaststroke
- Heat — 2:18.95
- Final — 2:17.41 (→
Bronze Medal)
- Heat — DSQ (→ did not advance, no ranking)
Men's 100m Butterfly
- Heat — 55.81
- B-Final — 55.40 (→ 10th place)
- Heat — 55.35
- B-Final — 55.51 (→ 11th place)
Men's 200m Butterfly
- Heat — 2:03.21 (→ did not advance, 19th place)
Men's 4 × 100 m Freestyle Relay
- Heat — 3:26.61 (→ did not advance, 9th place)
Men's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay
- Heat — 3:48.13
- Final — 3:47.93 (→ 7th place)
Women's 100m Freestyle
- Heat — 58.73 (→ did not advance, 19th place)
Women's 400m Freestyle
- Heat — 4:28.20 (→ did not advance, 18th place)
Women's 800m Freestyle
- Heat — 9:07.95 (→ did not advance, 16th place)
Women's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay
- Heat — 4:20.55
- Final — 4:19.02 (→ 6th place)
Women's 100m Backstroke
- Heat — 1:05.18
- B-Final — 1:06.11 (→ 16th place)
Women's 200m Backstroke
- Heat — 2:25.69 (→ did not advance, 24th place)
Women's 200m Butterfly
- Heat — 2:18.66
- B-Final — 2:16.74 (→ 15th place)
Synchronized swimming
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
- "Switzerland at the 1984 Summer Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2015.