Swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre freestyle
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The men's 200 metre freestyle event at the 1984 Summer Olympics was held in the McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 29, 1984.[1] There were 56 competitors from 36 nations, with each nation having up to two swimmers (down from a maximum of three in previous Games).[2] The event was won by Michael Gross of West Germany, the nation's first victory in the event. His countryman Thomas Fahrner took bronze. Americans placed second and fourth, with Mike Heath earning silver and Jeff Float in fourth place.
Quick Facts Men's 200 metre freestyle at the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 200 metre freestyle at the Games of the XXIII Olympiad | |||||||||||||
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Venue | McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium | ||||||||||||
Date | 29 July 1984 (heats & final) | ||||||||||||
Competitors | 56 from 36 nations | ||||||||||||
Winning time | 1:47.44 WR | ||||||||||||
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