gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – men's parallel bars

Olympic gymnastics event

Also known as gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics - men's parallel bars

Instance of: Olympic sporting event
Part of: artistic gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Country: United States

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The men's parallel bars competition was one of eight events for male competitors in artistic gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The qualification and final rounds took place on July 29, 31 and August 4 at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. There were 71 competitors from 19 nations, with nations competing in the team event having 6 gymnasts while other nations could have to up to 3 gymnasts. The event was won by Bart Conner of the United States, the nation's first victory in the parallel bars since 1904 and second overall. Another American, Mitch Gaylord, took bronze. Japan returned to the podium after the 1980 boycott broke its six-Games medal streak, with Nobuyuki Kajitani's silver.

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Follows: gymnastics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – men's parallel bars
Sport: artistic gymnastics
Date: 1984
Winner: Bart Conner
Followed by: gymnastics at the 1988 Summer Olympics – men's parallel bars
Competition class: men's parallel bars
Number of participants: 71
Participant: Bart Conner ranking: 1 · awards: Olympic gold medal
Nobuyuki Kajitani ranking: 2 · awards: Olympic silver medal
Mitch Gaylord ranking: 3 · awards: Olympic bronze medal

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