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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). 237 events were held and 27,221 volunteers helped to prepare the Olympics.
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  2. 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 ...

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  3. Apr 19, 2024 · South Korea. Seoul. 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. After boycotts had marred the previous two Olympiads, political problems threatened to return to center stage at the 1988 Games.

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    Awarding the Summer Games to South Korea provided the impetus for the country to embrace democracy. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) boycotted, and was joined by Cuba, Ethiopia and Nicaragua. Still, records were set with 159 nations participating, 52 winning medals and 31 taking home gold medals.

    Canadian Ben Johnson set a world record in the 100m sprint, but tested positive for steroids. Johnson was the first world-famous athlete to be disqualified for using drugs. After his disqualification, Carl Lewis was awarded the 100m gold, meaning he had successfully defended his 1984 Olympic title.

    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. Tennis also returned to the programme after a hiatus of 64 years. The event was open to professionals, and Steffi Graf concluded her Grand Slam t...

  4. Feb 8, 2018 · The Games of the XXIV Olympiad ran from September 17 to October 2, 1988. There were 237 events in 27 sports at 31venues spread from Seoul to Pusan. In all, 8,454 athletes from 159 countries took part. [14]

  5. 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 me...

  6. Olympic Games Seoul 1988. Overview; Highlights & Replays; Results; Athletes; Stories; Brand; Medal Design; Mascot; Torch; Seoul 1988 The Medals (GETTY IMAGES SPORT) On the obverse, the traditional goddess of victory, holding a palm in her left hand and a winner’s crown in her right.

  7. The 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in the city of Seoul, South Korea., between September 17 and October 2, 1988. In this edition, 8,391 athletes participated —6,197 men and 2,194 women— from 159 countries.

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