The final of the women's 400 metre individual medley event at the
1984 Summer Olympics
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was held in the
McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium
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in
Los Angeles, California
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, on July 29, 1984.
20 athletes competed in the heats, with the eight fastest qualifying for the final.
Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows.
Results
Heats
Rule: The eight fastest swimmers advance to final A (Q), while the next eight to final B (q).
Finals
Final B
Final A
References
External links
Official ReportUSA Swimming
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1984 in women's swimming
Women's events at the 1984 Summer Olympics