Field hockey at the 1984 Summer Olympics in

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took place from 29 July to 11 August 1984 at the Weingart Stadium, in Monterey Park.

Men's tournament

Preliminary round

Group A

Group B

Medal round

Final standings

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Women's tournament

The

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and

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played out a

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for the bronze medal after finishing equal on points and goal difference in the round robin stage, which the United States won 10–5.

Pool

Final Standings

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Medal summary

Medal table

Medalists

* Penalty stroke competition for the bronze medal: United States defeated Australia 10-5. * Both teams had a 2-2-1 record and 9 goals for and 7 goals against. Canada also had a 2-2-1 record but had 9 goals for and 11 goals against. * West Germany finished just ahead of the tied teams with a 2-1-2 record to claim silver.

Notes

References

1984 Olympic Official Report

Pakistan Hockey – Olympic Games

External links

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