| Ivory Coast at the 1984 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | CIV |
| NOC | Comité National Olympique de Côte d'Ivoire |
| in Los Angeles | |
| Competitors | 15 |
| Flag bearer | Avognan Nogboun [1] |
| Medals Ranked 33rd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Ivory Coast competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. The nation returned to the Olympic Games after participating in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. Gabriel Tiacoh won Ivory Coast's first ever Olympic medal.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Gabriel Tiacoh | Athletics | Men's 400 metres | 8 August |
Men's 400 metres
Silver Medal)Men's Bantamweight (54 kg)
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