Monaco at the 1984 Winter Olympics
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| Monaco at the 1984 Winter Olympics | |
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| IOC code | MON |
| NOC | Comité Olympique Monégasque |
| Website | www |
| in Sarajevo | |
| Competitors | 1 (man) in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | David Lajoux[1] |
| Medals |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Monaco sent a delegation to compete in the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia from 8–19 February 1984. This was the first time the principality had participated in a Winter Olympic Games, The Monégasque delegation consisted of a single alpine skier, David Lajoux. He failed to finish the men's slalom, and came in 47th place in the men's downhill.
Monaco first participated in Olympic competition at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics, and have participated in most Summer Olympic Games since.[2] The Comité Olympique Monégasque (the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Monaco) was not recognised by the International Olympic Committee until 1 January 1953.[3] Despite their history of Olympic participation, these Sarajevo Olympics were the principality's first time entering a Winter Olympic Games.[2] The 1984 Winter Olympics were held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia from 8–19 February 1984; a total of 1,272 athletes represented 49 NOCs.[4] Monaco sent a single athlete to Sarajevo, alpine skier David Lajoux,[5] who was chosen as the flag-bearer for the opening ceremony.[2]