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The 1988 Summer Olympics (Korean: 1988년 하계 올림픽), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad (제24회 올림픽경기대회) and commonly known as Seoul 1988 (서울 1988), was an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represented at the games by a total of 8,391 athletes (6,197 men and 2,194 women ...
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Jul 28, 2021 · Table tennis became an Olympic sport in 1988 while tennis came back after a 64-year hiatus, the IOC's website says. Women's cycling track also made its debut, according to the IOC.
Apr 19, 2024 · September 17, 1988 - October 2, 1988. Location: South Korea. Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Seoul that took place September 17–October 2, 1988. The Seoul Games were the 21st occurrence of the modern Olympic Games.
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Sep 16, 1988 · Seoul 1988 Olympic Games Legacy. Discover the lasting legacy that this edition of the Olympic Games created for its hosts. Debuts and Firsts. For the first time, all three medallists in equestrian dressage were women. Swedish fencer Kerstin Palm became the first woman to take part in seven Olympic Games, and table tennis made its Olympic debut.
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Griffith Joyner’s total haul was three gold medals and one silver. Unfortunately, the biggest media event of the 1988 Olympic Games was the disqualification of Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson, after he had won the 100 metres in the world record time of 9.79, defeating Carl Lewis in the process. A few days later, Johnson tested positive for ...
