Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Four diving events with 80 divers from 29 nations.
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, four diving events (two for men and two for women) were contested at the Olympic Swim Stadium of the University of Southern California (USC) from 5 to 12 August. The competition featured 80 divers from 29 nations. A notable change from the 1980 Games was the newly-introduced limit on the number of athletes a single National Olympic Committee (NOC) could enter, reduced from three in Moscow to two in Los Angeles, a measure intended to prevent nations from sweeping the podiums.
Quick Facts
- Event
- Diving
- Games
- 1984 Summer
- Venue
- Uytengsu Aquatics Center
- Dates
- 5 August 1984 through / · 1984 · 08 · 12
- Num Events
- 4
- Competitors
- 80
- Nations
- 29
- Prev
- 1980
- Next
- 1988
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The diving competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Swim Stadium on the campus of the University of Southern California. The events were labeled by the International Olympic Committee as 'springboard diving' and 'platform diving' for both men and women. A total of 80 divers representing 29 nations participated.
Reader's Guide
The 1984 Olympic diving events marked a significant administrative change: the limit on entries per NOC was reduced from three to two, a rule designed to prevent any single nation from sweeping all podium positions. This adjustment reflected ongoing efforts to increase competitive diversity. The competition spanned eight days in August and was held at a single venue, the USC Olympic Swim Stadium. The events themselves followed traditional formats, with springboard and platform diving for both genders. The participating nations list included 29 countries, though the source does not specify which ones. The medal table and individual medalists are not detailed in the provided article, but the official report and IOC records confirm the results. This edition stands as a transitional moment in Olympic diving governance.
Did You Know?
- The competition took place from 5 to 12 August 1984.
- A total of 80 divers from 29 nations participated.
- The limit on athletes per NOC was reduced from three to two compared to the 1980 Games.
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