gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – men's rings

Olympic gymnastics event

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

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

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The men's rings 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 in a tie between Li Ning of China, in the nation's debut in the Games, and Koji Gushiken, with Japan's first gold medal in the rings since 1972. The bronze medal went to American Mitchell Gaylord, the nation's first medal in the event since 1932. The Soviet Union's eight-Games podium streak in the event ended with no Soviets competing due to the boycott.

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Sport: artistic gymnastics
Date: 1984
Followed by: gymnastics at the 1988 Summer Olympics – men's rings
Winner: Kōji Gushiken
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Competition class: men's still rings
Number of participants: 71
Participant: Li Ning ranking: 1 · awards: Olympic gold medal
Kōji Gushiken ranking: 1 · awards: Olympic gold medal
Mitch Gaylord ranking: 3 · awards: Olympic bronze medal

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