France at the 1984 Summer Olympics
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France competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles
, United States. 238 competitors, 189 men and 49 women, took part in 139 events in 21 sports.
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's 400 metres
Men's Marathon
Men's High Jump
Men's Javelin Throw
Men's Pole Vault
Men's Hammer Throw
Men's Decathlon
Men's 20 km Walk
Men's 50 km Walk
Women's Competition
Women's 3.000 metres
Women's High Jump
Women's Heptathlon
Men's Middleweight (– 75 kg)
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Women's team foil
Men's 400m Freestyle
Men's 1500m Freestyle
Men's 100m Backstroke
Men's 200m Backstroke
Men's 200m Breaststroke
Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay
Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
Women's 100m Freestyle
Women's 200m Freestyle
Women's 800m Freestyle
Women's 200m Individual Medley
Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles
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, United States. 238 competitors, 189 men and 49 women, took part in 139 events in 21 sports.
Gold
- Pierre QuinonPierre QuinonPierre Quinon was a pole vaulter from France.On August 28, 1983 in the German city of Cologne, he set a new world record with 5.82 metres. That day, after winning the contest, he became the first athlete to attempt to clear 6.00 metres in an official meet...
— Athletics, Men's Pole Vault - Philippe BoissePhilippe BoissePhilippe Boisse a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the individual épée at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
— Fencing, Men's Épée Individual - Jean-François LamourJean-François LamourJean-François Lamour is a former French fencer and current French politician and cabinet minister. A top fencer, he was a gold medallist at the 1984 Olympics and 1988 Olympics and a bronze medal winner at the 1992 Olympics in the men's individual sabre. He was also world champion in 1987...
— Fencing, Men's Sabre Individual - Philippe HébérlePhilippe HeberléPhilippe Heberlé is a French sports shooter and Olympic Champion. He won a gold medal in the 10 metre air rifle event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:...
— Shooting, Men's Air Rifle - William AyacheWilliam AyacheWilliam Ayache is a retired French association football defender.-Football career:Ayache played on two championship teams in France in 1980 and 1983 with FC Nantes.-International career:...
, Michel BibardMichel BibardMichel Bibard is a former professional French football defender, who won the gold medal with the French team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He earned six international caps team during the mid-1980s...
, Michel BensoussanMichel BensoussanMichel Bensoussan is a French former professional football player.Bensoussan was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California but did not play....
, Dominique BijotatDominique BijotatDominique Bijotat is a former professional French football midfielder from France, who obtained eight international caps for the French national team during the 1980s.-Career:...
, François BrissonFrançois BrissonFrançois Brisson is a retired professional French football striker. He obtained two international caps for the French national team during the 1980s...
, Patrick CubaynesPatrick CubaynesPatrick Cubaynes is a French former professional football player.-International career:Cubaynes was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
, Patrice GarandePatrice GarandePatrice Garande is a former football striker from France, who obtained one international cap for the French national team during the 1980s: on April 27, 1988 against Northern Ireland...
, Philippe JeannolPhilippe JeannolPhilippe Jeannol is a French former professional football player.Jeannol was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:...
, Guy LacombeGuy LacombeGuy Lacombe is a French former professional football player and manager.- International :Lacombe was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California...
, Jean-Claude LemoultJean-Claude LemoultJean-Claude Lemoult is a French former professional football player.Lemoult was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
, Jean-Philippe RohrJean-Philippe RohrJean-Philippe Rohr is a retired French professional footballer.Rohr was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:**...
, Albert RustAlbert Rust (footballer)Albert Rust is a former French footballer, who currently works as Goalkeeper coach by AS Saint-Étienne.-International career:He won one international cap for the French national team during the 1980s...
, Didier SénacDidier SénacDidier Sénac is a former football defender from France, who obtained three international caps for the French national team during the early 1980s...
, Jean-Christophe ThouvenelJean-Christophe ThouvenelJean-Christophe Thouvenel is a French former professional football player.Thouvenel was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
, José TouréJosé TouréJosé Touré is a former French professional football player.Touré was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:*...
, Daniel XuerebDaniel XuerebDaniel Xuereb is a former football striker from France, who earned eight international caps for the French national team during the 1980s...
, and Jean-Louis ZanonJean-Louis ZanonJean-Louis Zanon is a French former professional football player.Zanon was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:**...
— Football (soccer), Men's Team Competition
Silver
- Joseph MahmoudJoseph MahmoudJoseph Mahmoud was a French athlete who mainly competed in the 3000 metre steeple chase.He competed for France at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, California, where he won the silver medal in the men's 3000 metre steeplechase event.-Achievements:-References:...
— Athletics, Men's 3000m Steeplechase - Bernard BrégeonBernard BrégeonBernard Brégeon is a French sprint canoer who competed in the 1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two medals at Los Angeles in 1984 with a silver in the K-2 1000 m and a bronze in the K-1 500 m events....
and Patrick LefoulonPatrick LefoulonPatrick Lefoulon is a French sprint canoer who competed in the early 1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Los Angeles in 1984....
— Canoeing, Men's K2 1000m Kayak Pairs - Philippe BoissePhilippe BoissePhilippe Boisse a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the individual épée at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
, Jean-Michel HenryJean-Michel HenryJean-Michel Henry is a French fencer. He won a gold, a silver and two bronze medals in the épée events at four different Olympic Games.-References:...
, Olivier LengletOlivier LengletOlivier Lenglet is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée at the 1988 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Philippe RiboudPhilippe RiboudPhilippe Riboud is a French fencer. He won two golds, two silvers and two bronze medals at three Olympic Games.-References:...
, and Michel SalesseMichel SalesseMichel Salesse is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Épée Team - Philippe DelrieuPhilippe DelrieuPhilippe Delrieu is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Franck DucheixFranck DucheixFranck Ducheix is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Hervé Granger-VeyronHervé Granger-VeyronHervé Granger-Veyron is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pierre GuichotPierre GuichotPierre Guichot is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, and Jean-François LamourJean-François LamourJean-François Lamour is a former French fencer and current French politician and cabinet minister. A top fencer, he was a gold medallist at the 1984 Olympics and 1988 Olympics and a bronze medal winner at the 1992 Olympics in the men's individual sabre. He was also world champion in 1987...
— Fencing, Men's Sabre Team - Angelo ParisiAngelo ParisiAngelo Parisi is a French judoka and olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. At his Olympic debut in 1972 he represented Great Britain.- References :*...
— Judo, Men's Heavyweight - Michel Bury — Shooting, Men's Small-bore Rifle, prone
- Frédéric DelcourtFrédéric DelcourtFrédéric Delcourt is a former French international swimmer who was an Olympic silver medalist.Delcourt was born in Nord, France....
— Swimming, Men's 200m Backstroke
Bronze
- Thierry VigneronThierry VigneronThierry Vigneron is a retired French athlete. For many years he was among the world's leading pole vaulters....
— Athletics, Men's Pole Vault - Michèle ChardonnetMichèle ChardonnetMichèle Chardonnet is a French athlete, who competed mainly in the 100 metre hurdles.She competed for France in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, U.S. in the 100 metre hurdles where she won the bronze medal jointly with Kim Turner.-References:*...
— Athletics, Women's 100m Hurdles - Christophe TiozzoChristophe TiozzoChristophe Tiozzo was a French boxer, who won a Light Middleweight Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
— Boxing, Men's Light Middleweight - Bernard BrégeonBernard BrégeonBernard Brégeon is a French sprint canoer who competed in the 1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two medals at Los Angeles in 1984 with a silver in the K-2 1000 m and a bronze in the K-1 500 m events....
— Canoeing, Men's K1 500m Kayak Singles - François BarouhFrançois BarouhFrançois Barouh is a French sprint canoer. He competed from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s.Competing in two Summer Olympics, Barouh won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Los Angeles in 1984.-References:*...
, Philippe BoccaraPhilippe BoccaraPhilippe Boccara is a French-born American sprint canoer who competed from the late 1970s to the early 2000s.He appeared in six Olympics for France and the United States ....
, Pascal BoucheritPascal BoucheritPascal Boucherit is a French sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Los Angeles in 1984....
and Didier VavasseurDidier VavasseurDidier Vavasseur is a French sprint canoer.-Career:Vavasseur competed in the 1980s. Participating in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Los Angeles in 1984.-References:*...
— Canoeing, Men's K4 1000m Kayak Fours - Didier HoyerDidier HoyerDidier Hoyer is a French sprint canoer who competed from the early 1980s to the early 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two bronze medals in the C-2 1000 m event, earning them in 1984 and 1992....
and Eric RenaudEric RenaudEric Renaud is a French sprint canoer who competed in the 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he won a bronze medal in the C-2 1000 m event.-References:*...
— Canoeing, Men's C2 1000m Canadian Pairs - Fabrice ColasFabrice ColasFabrice Colas is a retired French track cyclist who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, winning a bronze medal in the 1000 metres time trial.-External links:* at DatabaseOlympics.com* at Full Olympians...
— Cycling, Men's 1000m Time Trial - Marc CerboniMarc CerboniMarc Cerboni was a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Patrick GrocPatrick GrocPatrick Groc is a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pascal JolyotPascal JolyotPascal Jolyot is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil and a silver in the individual foil events at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Philippe OmnèsPhilippe OmnesPhilippe Omnès is a French fencer and Olympic champion in the foil competition.He won a gold medal in individual foil event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:...
and Frédéric PietruszkaFrédéric PietruszkaFrédéric Pietruszka is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same events at the 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Foil Team - Philippe RiboudPhilippe RiboudPhilippe Riboud is a French fencer. He won two golds, two silvers and two bronze medals at three Olympic Games.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Épée Individual - Véronique BrouquierVéronique BrouquierVéronique Brouquier is a French fencer. She won a gold medal in the women's team foil at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Brigitte Gaudin-Latrille, Pascale Hachin-Trinquet, Anne MeygretAnne MeygretAnne Meygret is a French fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, and Laurence Modaine — Fencing, Women's Foil Team - Philippe Vatuone — Gymnastics, Men's Floor Exercises
- Marc AlexandreMarc AlexandreMarc Alexandre is a retired judoka from France, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics...
— Judo, Men's Half Lightweight (65 kg) - Michel NowakMichel NowakMichel Nowak is a French judoka and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:...
— Judo, Men's Half Middleweight (78 kg) - Didier Boube, Joël Bouzou and Paul Four — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Team Competition
- Catherine Poirot — Swimming, Women's 100m Breaststroke
- Thierry PeponnetThierry PeponnetThierry Peponnet is a French sailor and Olympic champion.He won a gold medal in the 470 Class at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, together with Luc Pillot. They received bronze medals in 1984.-References:...
and Luc PillotLuc PillotLuc Pillot is a French sailor and Olympic champion.He won a gold medal in the 470 Class at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, together with Thierry Peponnet. They received bronze medals in 1984....
— Sailing, Men's 470 Team Competition
Archery
After not competing in archery in 1980, France returned to the sport in 1984 with two male competitors.Men's Individual Competition:
- Gerard Douis – 2485 points (→ 17th place)
- Philippe Loyen – 2411 points (→ 35th place)
Athletics
Men's CompetitionMen's 400 metres
- Aldo Canti
- Heat — 46.14
- Quarterfinals — 45.64
- Semifinals — 45.59 (→ did not advance)
- Yann Quentrec
- Heat — 46.94 (→ did not advance)
- Hector LLatser
- Heat — 47.30 (→ did not advance)
Men's Marathon
Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon
These are the official results of the Men's Marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, held on Sunday August 12, 1984. The race started on 17.00h local time. A total number of 78 athletes completed the race, with Dieudonné LaMothe from Haiti finishing in last position in...
- Alain Lazare
- Final — 2:17:52 (→ 28th place)
- Jacky Boxberger
- Final — 2:22:00 (→ 42nd place)
Men's High Jump
- Franck Verzy
- Qualification — 2.15m (→ did not advance)
Men's Javelin Throw
- Jean-Paul LakafiaJean-Paul LakafiaJean-Paul Lakafia is a retired male javelin thrower from France. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, finishing in 12th place. He set his personal best in 1985....
- Qualification — 80.52m
- Final — 70.86m (→ 12th place)
Men's Pole Vault
- Pierre QuinonPierre QuinonPierre Quinon was a pole vaulter from France.On August 28, 1983 in the German city of Cologne, he set a new world record with 5.82 metres. That day, after winning the contest, he became the first athlete to attempt to clear 6.00 metres in an official meet...
- Qualifying Round — 5.35m
- Final — 5.75m (→
Gold Medal)
- Thierry VigneronThierry VigneronThierry Vigneron is a retired French athlete. For many years he was among the world's leading pole vaulters....
- Qualifying Round — 5.40m
- Final — 5.60m (→
Bronze Medal)
- Serge Ferreira
- Qualifying Round — 5.30m
- Final — no mark (→ no ranking)
Men's Hammer Throw
- Walter CiofaniWalter CiofaniWalter Ciofani is a retired French hammer thrower. His personal best throw is 78.50 metres, achieved in May 1985 in Bourg-en-Bresse.-Achievements:-External links:...
- Qualification — 73.10m
- Final — 73.46m (→ 7th place)
Men's Decathlon
- William MottiWilliam MottiWilliam Motti is a retired French decathlete.His personal best of 8164 points were achieved at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona 1992.-Achievements:-External links:*...
- Final Result — 8266 points (→ 5th place)
Men's 20 km Walk
- Gérard LelièvreGérard LelièvreGérard Lelièvre is a retired male race walker from France, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics during his career, starting in 1976.-Achievements:-References:*...
- Final — 1:27:50 (→ 15th place)
- Martial FesselierMartial FesselierMartial Fesselier is a retired male race walker from France, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics during his career, starting in 1984.-Achievements:-References:*...
- Final — 1:29:46 (→ 20th place)
- Dominique GuebeyDominique GuebeyDominique Guebey is a male French racewalker who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He was also a two-time 50 km French champion . Between 1973 and 1987 Guebey earned 25 medals at the French championships . He retired from international competition in 1989.-Achievements:-References:***...
- Final — did not start (→ no ranking)
Men's 50 km Walk
- Dominique GuebeyDominique GuebeyDominique Guebey is a male French racewalker who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He was also a two-time 50 km French champion . Between 1973 and 1987 Guebey earned 25 medals at the French championships . He retired from international competition in 1989.-Achievements:-References:***...
- Final — 4:13:34 (→ 12th place)
- Gérard LelièvreGérard LelièvreGérard Lelièvre is a retired male race walker from France, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics during his career, starting in 1976.-Achievements:-References:*...
- Final — DNF (→ no ranking)
Women's Competition
Women's 3.000 metres
- Annette Sergent
- Heat — 9.15.82 (→ did not advance)
Women's High Jump
- Maryse Ewanjé-EpéeMaryse Ewanjé-EpéeMaryse Ewanjé-Epée is a retired high jumper from France, who set her personal best on July 21, 1985, jumping 1.96 metres at a meet in Colombes. She competed for her native country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 , where she finished in fourth place...
- Qualification — 1.90m
- Final — 1.94m (→ 4th place)
- Brigitte RougeronBrigitte RougeronBrigitte Rougeron is a retired French high jumper.She finished fifth at the 1985 European Indoor Championships. She became French champion in 1981 and 1986.Her personal best jump was 1.92 metres, achieved in May 1984 in Haguenau....
- Qualification — 1.84m (→ did not advance, 20th place)
Women's Heptathlon
- Florence PicautFlorence PicautFlorence Picaut is a French athlete , and a specialist in decathlon, from the club at Stade Français from 1974 .- Honours :...
- Final Result — 5914 points (→ 13th place)
- Chantal Beaugeant
- Final Result — did not finish (→ no ranking)
Basketball
Men's Team Competition- Preliminary Round (Group B)
- Lost to Uruguay (87-91)
- Lost to PR China (83-85)
- Lost to Spain (82-97)
- Lost to United States (62-120)
- Lost to Canada (69-96)
- Classification Matches
- 9th/12th place: Lost to Brazil (86-100)
- 11th/12th place: Defeated Egypt (102-78) → Eleventh place
- Team roster
- Gregor Beugnot
- Jean Michel Senegal
- Richard DacouryRichard DacouryRichard Dacoury is a former French basketball player, and the French sportsman to have won the most trophies.-Career in clubs:*CRO Lyon *CSP Limoges *Paris BR -Club honours:...
- Jacques Monclar
- Philippe Szanyiel
- Stéphane OstrowskiStéphane OstrowskiStéphane Ostrowski is a retired French basketball player. A 6 ft 8.75 in power forward, he is widely considered one of the major figures of French basketball and was among the 105 player nominees for the 50 Greatest Euroleague Contributors list. He led CSP Limoges to the Saporta Cup title in...
- Jean-Luc Deganis
- Hervé Dubuisson
- Patrick ChamPatrick ChamPatrick Cham is a French basketball player. Cham has had 113 selections on the French national men's basketball team from 1981-1989. - References :...
- Bangaly Kaba
- Eric Beugnot
- Georges VestrisGeorges VestrisGeorges Vestris is a French basketball player.Vestris has had 157 selections on the French national men's basketball team from 1979-1991 .- references :...
Boxing
Men's Bantamweight (– 54 kg)- Louis GomisLouis Gomis (boxer)Louis Gomis is a French boxer who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games...
- First Round — Bye
- Second Round — Defeated Stefan Gertel (West Germany), retired in the second round
- Third Round — Lost to Ndaba Dube (Zimbabwe), 0-5
Men's Middleweight (– 75 kg)
- Vincent Sarnelli
- First Round – Bye
- Second Round – Lost to Moses Mwaba (Zambia), after knock-out in first round
Cycling
Women's Individual Road Race- Jeannie LongoJeannie LongoJeannie Longo is a French racing cyclist, multiple French champion and 13 times world champion. Longo is still active in cycling as of 2011 and is widely considered one of the greatest female cyclists of all time...
— 2:12:35 (→ 6th place) - Cécile OdinCécile OdinCécile Odin is a French international cyclist active from 1983-1996. Odin raced in two Olympic Games, Los Angeles 1984 and Seoul 1988, finishing 11th & 28th in the Women's Road Race. She made 3rd place overall in the Women's Tour de France in 1985 and 1994, winning stage 6 in 1994...
— 2:13:28 (→ 11th place) - Dominique Damiani — 2:13:28 (→ 14th place)
Fencing
20 fencers, 15 men and 5 women, represented France in 1984.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the nineteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 1 to 2 1984. 58 fencers from 26 nations competed.-Results:...
- Frédéric PietruszkaFrédéric PietruszkaFrédéric Pietruszka is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same events at the 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Philippe OmnèsPhilippe OmnesPhilippe Omnès is a French fencer and Olympic champion in the foil competition.He won a gold medal in individual foil event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:...
- Pascal JolyotPascal JolyotPascal Jolyot is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil and a silver in the individual foil events at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 4 to 5, 1984...
- Frédéric PietruszkaFrédéric PietruszkaFrédéric Pietruszka is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same events at the 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pascal JolyotPascal JolyotPascal Jolyot is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil and a silver in the individual foil events at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Patrick GrocPatrick GrocPatrick Groc is a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Philippe OmnèsPhilippe OmnesPhilippe Omnès is a French fencer and Olympic champion in the foil competition.He won a gold medal in individual foil event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:...
, Marc CerboniMarc CerboniMarc Cerboni was a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the nineteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 7 to 8 1984. 63 fencers from 26 nations competed.-Results:...
- Philippe BoissePhilippe BoissePhilippe Boisse a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the individual épée at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
- Philippe RiboudPhilippe RiboudPhilippe Riboud is a French fencer. He won two golds, two silvers and two bronze medals at three Olympic Games.-References:...
- Olivier LengletOlivier LengletOlivier Lenglet is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée at the 1988 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventeenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 10 to 11 1984...
- Philippe BoissePhilippe BoissePhilippe Boisse a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the individual épée at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
, Jean-Michel HenryJean-Michel HenryJean-Michel Henry is a French fencer. He won a gold, a silver and two bronze medals in the épée events at four different Olympic Games.-References:...
, Olivier LengletOlivier LengletOlivier Lenglet is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée at the 1988 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Philippe RiboudPhilippe RiboudPhilippe Riboud is a French fencer. He won two golds, two silvers and two bronze medals at three Olympic Games.-References:...
, Michel SalesseMichel SalesseMichel Salesse is a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the twentieth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 3 to 4, 1984. 33 fencers from 16 nations competed.-Results:...
- Jean-François LamourJean-François LamourJean-François Lamour is a former French fencer and current French politician and cabinet minister. A top fencer, he was a gold medallist at the 1984 Olympics and 1988 Olympics and a bronze medal winner at the 1992 Olympics in the men's individual sabre. He was also world champion in 1987...
- Hervé Granger-VeyronHervé Granger-VeyronHervé Granger-Veyron is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Pierre GuichotPierre GuichotPierre Guichot is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventeenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 8 to 9, 1984...
- Jean-François LamourJean-François LamourJean-François Lamour is a former French fencer and current French politician and cabinet minister. A top fencer, he was a gold medallist at the 1984 Olympics and 1988 Olympics and a bronze medal winner at the 1992 Olympics in the men's individual sabre. He was also world champion in 1987...
, Pierre GuichotPierre GuichotPierre Guichot is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Hervé Granger-VeyronHervé Granger-VeyronHervé Granger-Veyron is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Philippe DelrieuPhilippe DelrieuPhilippe Delrieu is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Franck DucheixFranck DucheixFranck Ducheix is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the twelfth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 2 to 3, 1984. 42 fencers from 18 nations competed.-Results:...
- Véronique BrouquierVéronique BrouquierVéronique Brouquier is a French fencer. She won a gold medal in the women's team foil at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Laurence Modaine-CessacLaurence Modaine-CessacLaurence Modaine-Cessac is a French fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Brigitte Latrille-GaudinBrigitte Latrille-GaudinBrigitte Latrille-Gaudin is a French fencer. She won a gold, silver and bronze medal in the women's team foil events at three different Olympic Games.-References:...
Women's team foil
Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's team foil
The women's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 5 to 6, 1984...
- Laurence Modaine-CessacLaurence Modaine-CessacLaurence Modaine-Cessac is a French fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pascale Trinquet-Hachin, Brigitte Latrille-GaudinBrigitte Latrille-GaudinBrigitte Latrille-Gaudin is a French fencer. She won a gold, silver and bronze medal in the women's team foil events at three different Olympic Games.-References:...
, Véronique BrouquierVéronique BrouquierVéronique Brouquier is a French fencer. She won a gold medal in the women's team foil at the 1980 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Anne MeygretAnne MeygretAnne Meygret is a French fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's team foil at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Football
Men's Team Competition:- Preliminary Round (Group A)
- France – QatarQatar at the 1984 Summer OlympicsQatar competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.-Athletics:Men's Decathlon* Manzour Salah* Final Result — 6589 points -Football :...
2-2 - France – NorwayNorway at the 1984 Summer OlympicsNorway was represented at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles by the Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports. Norway returned to the Summer Games after participating in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics...
2-1 - France – ChileChile at the 1984 Summer OlympicsChile competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.The nation returned to the Summer Games after participating in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics.-Athletics:Men's 5,000 metres* Omar Aguilar...
1-1 - Quarterfinal
- France – EgyptEgypt at the 1984 Summer OlympicsEgypt competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. The nation returned to the Summer Games after participating in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics...
2-0 - Semifinal
- France – YugoslaviaYugoslavia at the 1984 Summer OlympicsAthletes from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.- Medalists :Yugoslavia finished in ninth position in the final medal rankings, with seven gold medals and 18 medals overall...
4-2 [After extra time] - Final
- France – BrazilBrazil at the 1984 Summer OlympicsBrazil competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.- Silver:* Douglas Vieira — Judo, Men's Half Heavyweight * Ricardo Prado — Swimming, Men's 400m Individual Medley...
2-0
- Team Roster
- ( 1.) Albert RustAlbert Rust (footballer)Albert Rust is a former French footballer, who currently works as Goalkeeper coach by AS Saint-Étienne.-International career:He won one international cap for the French national team during the 1980s...
- ( 2.) William AyacheWilliam AyacheWilliam Ayache is a retired French association football defender.-Football career:Ayache played on two championship teams in France in 1980 and 1983 with FC Nantes.-International career:...
- ( 3.) Michel BibardMichel BibardMichel Bibard is a former professional French football defender, who won the gold medal with the French team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He earned six international caps team during the mid-1980s...
- ( 4.) Dominique BijotatDominique BijotatDominique Bijotat is a former professional French football midfielder from France, who obtained eight international caps for the French national team during the 1980s.-Career:...
- ( 5.) François BrissonFrançois BrissonFrançois Brisson is a retired professional French football striker. He obtained two international caps for the French national team during the 1980s...
- ( 6.) Patrick CubaynesPatrick CubaynesPatrick Cubaynes is a French former professional football player.-International career:Cubaynes was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
- ( 7.) Patrice GarandePatrice GarandePatrice Garande is a former football striker from France, who obtained one international cap for the French national team during the 1980s: on April 27, 1988 against Northern Ireland...
- ( 8.) Philippe JeannolPhilippe JeannolPhilippe Jeannol is a French former professional football player.Jeannol was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:...
- ( 9.) Guy LacombeGuy LacombeGuy Lacombe is a French former professional football player and manager.- International :Lacombe was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California...
- (10.) Jean-Claude LemoultJean-Claude LemoultJean-Claude Lemoult is a French former professional football player.Lemoult was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
- (11.) Jean-Philippe RohrJean-Philippe RohrJean-Philippe Rohr is a retired French professional footballer.Rohr was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:**...
- (12.) Didier SénacDidier SénacDidier Sénac is a former football defender from France, who obtained three international caps for the French national team during the early 1980s...
- (13.) Jean-Christophe ThouvenelJean-Christophe ThouvenelJean-Christophe Thouvenel is a French former professional football player.Thouvenel was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California....
- (14.) José ToureJosé TouréJosé Touré is a former French professional football player.Touré was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:*...
- (15.) Daniel XuerebDaniel XuerebDaniel Xuereb is a former football striker from France, who earned eight international caps for the French national team during the 1980s...
- (16.) Jean-Louis ZanonJean-Louis ZanonJean-Louis Zanon is a French former professional football player.Zanon was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.-External links:**...
- (17.) Michel BensoussanMichel BensoussanMichel Bensoussan is a French former professional football player.Bensoussan was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California but did not play....
- Head Coach: Henri MichelHenri Michel-External links:...
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle- Stéphan CaronStéphan CaronStéphan Caron, sometimes spelled Stéphane Caron, is a former freestyle swimmer from France.Caron won the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Summer Olympics twice in a row, starting in 1988. In 1985, he won the European title in the 100 m freestyle.-References:*...
- Heat — 51.13
- Final — 50.70 (→ 6th place)
Men's 400m Freestyle
- Franck IaconoFranck IaconoFranck Iacono is a retired freestyle swimmer from France. He competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984. He was affiliated with the University of Alabama ....
- Heat — 3:55.07
- Final — 3:54.58 (→ 5th place)
Men's 1500m Freestyle
- Franck IaconoFranck IaconoFranck Iacono is a retired freestyle swimmer from France. He competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984. He was affiliated with the University of Alabama ....
- Heat — 15:27.27
- Final — 15:26.96 (→ 5th place)
Men's 100m Backstroke
- Frédéric DelcourtFrédéric DelcourtFrédéric Delcourt is a former French international swimmer who was an Olympic silver medalist.Delcourt was born in Nord, France....
- Heat — 58.22
- B-Final — DSQ (→ no ranking)
Men's 200m Backstroke
- Frédéric DelcourtFrédéric DelcourtFrédéric Delcourt is a former French international swimmer who was an Olympic silver medalist.Delcourt was born in Nord, France....
- Heat — 2:02.59
- Final — 2:01.75 (→
Silver Medal)
Men's 200m Breaststroke
- Thierry Pata
- Heat — 2:20.14
- B-Final — 2:20.05 (→ 10th place)
- Christophe Deneuville
- Heat — 2:24.54 (→ did not advance, 21st place)
Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Stéphan CaronStéphan CaronStéphan Caron, sometimes spelled Stéphane Caron, is a former freestyle swimmer from France.Caron won the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Summer Olympics twice in a row, starting in 1988. In 1985, he won the European title in the 100 m freestyle.-References:*...
, Laurent Neuville, Dominique Bataille, and Bruno Lesaffre - Heat — 3:24.68
- Final — 3:24.63 (→ 6th place)
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay
- Pierre Andraca, Dominique Bataille, Michel Pou, and Stéphan CaronStéphan CaronStéphan Caron, sometimes spelled Stéphane Caron, is a former freestyle swimmer from France.Caron won the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Summer Olympics twice in a row, starting in 1988. In 1985, he won the European title in the 100 m freestyle.-References:*...
- Heat — 7:27.40
- Stéphan CaronStéphan CaronStéphan Caron, sometimes spelled Stéphane Caron, is a former freestyle swimmer from France.Caron won the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Summer Olympics twice in a row, starting in 1988. In 1985, he won the European title in the 100 m freestyle.-References:*...
, Dominique Bataille, Michel Pou, and Pierre Andraca - Final — 7:30.16 (→ 8th place)
Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
- Frédéric DelcourtFrédéric DelcourtFrédéric Delcourt is a former French international swimmer who was an Olympic silver medalist.Delcourt was born in Nord, France....
, Thierry Pata, Xavier Savin, and Stéphan CaronStéphan CaronStéphan Caron, sometimes spelled Stéphane Caron, is a former freestyle swimmer from France.Caron won the bronze medal in the men's 100 m freestyle at the Summer Olympics twice in a row, starting in 1988. In 1985, he won the European title in the 100 m freestyle.-References:*... - Heat — 3:50.75 (→ did not advance, 10th place)
Women's 100m Freestyle
- Sophie Kamoun
- Heat — 57.49
- B-Final — 57.81 (→ 13th place)
Women's 200m Freestyle
- Laurence Bensimon
- Heat — 2:06.01 (→ did not advance, 19th place)
Women's 800m Freestyle
- Laurence Bensimon
- Heat — 9:01.75 (→ did not advance, 15th place)
Women's 200m Individual Medley
- Laurence Bensimon
- Heat — 2:24.34
- B-Final — 2:27.13 (→ 16th place)
Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Sophie Kamoun, Caroline Amoric, Laurence Bensimon, and Veronique Jardin
- Heat — 3:52.67
- Final — 3:52.15 (→ 8th place)