page_title: Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics
hierarchical_section_title: Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics
caption_attribution_description: English: Alonzo Babers, foreground, participates in the 400 meter track and field event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He finished first in the first heat of that event.
context_page_description: At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, 41 events in athletics were contested. There were a total number of 1273 participating athletes from 124 countries. Women’s marathon and women’s 3000 meters were contested for the first time at these Games.
context_section_description: At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, 41 events in athletics were contested. There were a total number of 1273 participating athletes from 124 countries. Women’s marathon and women’s 3000 meters were contested for the first time at these Games.
caption: Athletes during the 400 metres event
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