Bolivia at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Bolivia competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. This was an important moment for the country because it marked their return to the Olympic Games after many nations, including Bolivia, chose not to attend the 1980 Summer Olympics due to a disagreement.

Eleven athletes from Bolivia took part in the Games. There were ten men and one woman who competed in eleven different events across six sports. Their participation showed Bolivia's commitment to joining the international sports community again and supporting the Olympic spirit.

Prior to the Games

In 1984, Bolivia's president said the country couldn't send athletes to the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles because of money problems. Many sports leaders and some politicians disagreed, thinking the decision came from pressure by a political group linked to the government. Later, after a newspaper article upset many Bolivians, the president briefly said they would boycott the Games. But after the newspaper apologized, the decision was changed, and eleven athletes from Bolivia did compete in the Olympics.

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Bolivia had athletes compete in several running events at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Juan Camacho ran the men's marathon and finished in 38th place with a time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, and 4 seconds. Oswaldo Morejón took part in the men's 20 km walk, finishing in 36th place with a time of 1 hour, 44 minutes, and 42 seconds. Osvaldo Morejón also competed in the men's 50 km walk but did not finish the race. Nelly Chávez was the only woman from Bolivia and she ran the women's marathon, finishing in 42nd place with a time of 2 hours, 51 minutes, and 35 seconds.

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Bolivia had boxers compete in two weight groups at the 1984 Summer Olympics. René Centellas competed in the Men's Flyweight group and lost his first match. Marvin Perez was set to fight in the Men's Heavyweight group but had to stop because of an injury before his second match.

Fencing

Main article: Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics

One male fencer from Bolivia took part in the 1984 Summer Olympics. He competed in two events: men's foil and men's épée. His name was Saúl Mendoza.

Judo

Main article: Judo at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Men's Competition

• Edgar Claure

Bolivia had one athlete in the judo events at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Edgar Claure competed for the country in the men's competition.

Shooting

Main article: Shooting at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Men's Competition

Bolivia had four men compete in the shooting events at the 1984 Summer Olympics. These athletes were Javier Asbun, Víctor Hugo Campos, Luis Gamarra, and Mauricio Kattan. They took part in the men's shooting competition during the Games held in Los Angeles.

Wrestling

Main article: Wrestling at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Men's Competition

• Leonardo Camacho

In the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States, Bolivia took part in wrestling. One of the athletes was Leonardo Camacho, who competed in the men's events. This was part of Bolivia's return to the Olympic Games after missing the 1980 event.