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Iceland took part in the 1984 Summer Olympics, which were held in Los Angeles, United States. This was an important event where athletes from many countries came together to compete in various sports. For Iceland, it was a chance to showcase their skills and represent their nation on a big stage. The Olympics are always exciting because they bring together people from all over the world to celebrate sport and friendship.
Medalists
Main article: 1984 Summer Olympics medal table
Iceland sent athletes to the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. The event was a big gathering where countries competed in many sports. Athletes from Iceland tried their best but did not win any medals during these Olympics.
The games included many different events, and athletes from all over the world participated. Iceland's team was part of this exciting international competition.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | Bjarni Friðriksson | Judo | Men's 95 kg | 9 August |
Results by event
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Iceland took part in several track and field events at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Men
Track & road events
Field events
Women
Field events
Handball
Main article: Handball at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Iceland's handball team competed, with matches sometimes going to extra time or being decided by penalty-shootouts.
Team Roster
- Þorbergur Aðalsteinsson
- Kristján Arason
- Steinar Birgisson
- Jens Einarsson
- Alfreð Gíslason
- Bjarni Guðmundsson
- Guðmundur Guðmundsson
- Sigurður Gunnarsson
- Atli Hilmarsson
- Þorbjörn Jensson
- Brynjar Kvaran
- Þorgils Mathiesen
- Jakob Sigurðsson
- Sigurður Sveinsson
- Einar Þorvarðarson
Judo
Main article: Judo at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Two Icelandic judokas competed. Bjarni Friðriksson won a bronze medal in the Men's 95 kg category, while Kolbeinn Gíslason competed in the Men's open category.
Sailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Iceland had swimmers in both men's and women's events.
Men
Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinals | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Oddur Sigurðsson | 400 m | 46.30 | 2 | 46.07 | 7 | Did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Kristján Harðarson | long jump | 7.09 | 22 | Did not advance | |
| Vésteinn Hafsteinsson | discus throw | 59.58 | DSQ | Did not advance | |
| Einar Vilhjálmsson | javelin throw | 80.94 | 10 | 81.58 | 6 |
| Sigurður Einarsson | 69.82 | 26 | Did not advance | ||
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Disa Gísladóttir | high jump | 1.80 | 24 | Did not advance | |
| Íris Grönfeldt | javelin thrown | 48.70 | 22 | Did not advance | |
| Team | Event | Group stage | 5th to 12th places | Final / BM | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
| Iceland men's | Men's tournament |  YugoslaviaD 22-22 |  RomaniaL 17-26 |  SwitzerlandW 23-16 |  JapanW 21-17 |  AlgeriaW 19-15 | 3 |  SwedenL 24-26 | Did not advance | 6 |
| Helmsman | Crew | Event | Race I | Race II | Race III | Race IV | Race V | Race VI | Race VII | Total Points | Total -1 | Rank | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | ||||||
| Gunnlaugur Jonasson | Jon Petursson |  | 18 | 24.0 | 12 | 18.0 | DSQ | 35.0 | 24 | 30.0 | 16 | 22.0 | 21 | 27.0 | 20 | 26.0 | 182.0 | 147.0 | 23 |
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Ingi Jónsson | 100 m freestyle | 56.31 | 55 | Did not advance | |
| 200 m freestyle | 2:02.23 | 47 | Did not advance | ||
| 100 m butterfly | 1:00.68 | 43 | Did not advance | ||
| Árni Sigurðsson | 100 m breaststroke | 1:08.52 | 38 | Did not advance | |
| 200 m breaststroke | DSQ | Did not advance | |||
| Tryggvi Helgason | 100 m breaststroke | 1:07.71 NR | 33 | Did not advance | |
| 200 m breaststroke | 2:32.03 | 37 | Did not advance | ||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Guðrún Ágústsdóttir | 100 m breaststroke | 1:16.70 | 25 | Did not advance | |
| 200 m breaststroke | 2:44.85 NR | 20 | Did not advance | ||
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