Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's 3000 metres

These are the official results of the Women's 3000 metres event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. The final, held on August 10, 1984. This was the first ever 3000 meters race for women at the Olympics. The race is still remembered because of the fall of world champion Mary Decker after a collision with Zola Budd. Mary Decker won the first heat to claim the new Olympic record. Maricica Puică improved upon the record in the third heat.

Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Women's 3000 metres

These are the official results of the Women's 3000 metres event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. The final, held on August 10, 1984. This was the first ever 3000 meters race for women at the Olympics. The race is still remembered because of the fall of world champion Mary Decker after a collision with Zola Budd. Mary Decker won the first heat to claim the new Olympic record. Maricica Puică improved upon the record in the third heat.