Uganda at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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Uganda competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. Uganda sent a delegation of 26 competitors (24 men and 2 women) across 5 sports, but among all the 26 competitors Uganda didn't win any medal.[1] This marked a break in Uganda's Olympic medal streak, which had seen the country win medals in the three previous participating Summer Games (1968, 1972, and 1980).[2][3]
IOC codeUGA
Competitors26 (24 men and 2 women) in 5 sports
| Uganda at the 1984 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | UGA |
| NOC | Uganda Olympic Committee |
| in Los Angeles | |
| Competitors | 26 (24 men and 2 women) in 5 sports |
| Flag bearer | Ruth Kyalisima |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Athletics
- Men
- Track & road events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Wilaon Achia | Marathon | N/a | DNF | ||||||
| John Goville | 200 m | 21.59 | 2 Q | 21.55 | 7 | did not advance | |||
| Moses Kyeswa | 400 m | 46.78 | 4 | did not advance | |||||
| Charles Mbazira | 100 m | 11.03 | 7 | did not advance | |||||
| Mike Okot | 400 m | 46.68 | 5 | did not advance | |||||
| Vincent Ruguga | Marathon | N/a | 2:17:54 | 29 | |||||
| Peter Rwamuhanda | 400 m hurdles | 50.55 | 4 | did not advance | |||||
| John Goville Moses Kyeswa Peter Rwamuhanda Mike Okot |
4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.65 | 3 Q | N/a | 3:04.02 | 4 Q | 3:02.09 NR | 8 | |
- Field events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Justin Arop | Javelin throw | 68.76 | 27 | did not advance | |
- Women
- Track & road events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Evelyn Adiru | 800 m | 2:07.39 | 6 | did not advance | |||||
| Ruth Kyalisima | 400 m hurdles | 57.38 | 3 Q | N/a | 57.02 | 7 | did not advance | ||
Boxing
- Men
Cycling
Two cyclists represented Uganda in 1984.
- Road
| Athlete | Event | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Buule | Men's road race | DNF | |
| Muharud Mukasa | DNF | ||
Swimming
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Daniel Mulumba | 100 metre freestyle | 1:07.86 | 68 | Did not advance | |||
Weightlifting
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Snatch | Clean & Jerk | Total | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||||
| Fred Bunjo | −75 kg | 105.0 | 20 | 140.0 | 18 | 245.0 | 18 |
| John Kyazze | −110 kg | 0 | AC | 120.0 | 12 | 120.0 | AC |
Notable performance
While no medals were secured, some Ugandan athletes achieved notable results;
- The men's 4 × 400 metre relay team (John Goville, Moses Kyeswa, and Mike Okot) finished in eighth place in the final, setting a new national record.
- Boxer Charles Lubulwa reached the quarterfinals in the featherweight category, placing fifth overall.
- Boxer Dodovic Owiny also reached the quarterfinals in the heavyweight category, placing fifth overall.
- Vincent Ruguga finished 29th in the men's marathon.
See also
- Uganda at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Uganda at the 2024 Summer Olympics