The final of the women's 800 metre freestyle event at the
1984 Summer Olympics
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was held at the
McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium
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in
Los Angeles, California
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, on August 3, 1984.
Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows.
The following records were established during the competition:
Results
Heats
Rule: The eight fastest swimmers advance to final A (Q).
Final
References
External links
Official ReportUSA Swimming
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1984 in women's swimming
Women's events at the 1984 Summer Olympics