Jordan at the 1984 Summer Olympics
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Jordan took part in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States. This was an important event where athletes from many countries came together to compete in different sports. Jordan had a team of 13 athletes, including 12 men and 1 woman, who participated in 12 different events across 3 sports. The Olympics is a special occasion that happens every few years, allowing countries to celebrate sport and friendship. For Jordan, this was a chance to show their skills and support their athletes on the world stage.
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Jordan had athletes compete in several running events at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Men took part in races such as the 800 metres, 1,500 metres, 5,000 metres, 10,000 metres, and the marathon. One woman competed in the 3,000 metres race.
One male athlete also participated in a walking race covering 20 kilometers. Unfortunately, none of the Jordanian athletes moved on to the next rounds in their events.
Fencing
Main article: Fencing at the 1984 Summer Olympics
One male fencer from Jordan competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. He participated in the men's foil event, with Ayman Jumean as the athlete.
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1984 Summer Olympics
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| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Rank | ||
| Irfan Adelbi | Trap | 149 | 65 |
| Ayser Al-Hyari | 164 | 60 | |
| Khayri Amar | Skeet | 180 | 49 |
| Ali Hamed Al-Awasa | 50 metre rifle prone | 581 | 52 |
| Mohamed Al-Shushe | 577 | 61 | |
| Mohamed Jbour | 50 metre rifle three positions | 1122 | 36 |
| Hussam Abdul Rahman | 1095 | 47 | |
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