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1988 Summer Olympics

See also: 1988 Summer Paralympics
The Games of the XXIV Olympiad were held in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. The host was chosen in a 1981 vote, defeating the Japanese town of Nagoya

Games of the XXIV Olympiad
Nations participating159
Athletes participating8,465 (6,279 men, 2,186 women)
Events237 in 25 sports
Opening ceremoniesSeptember 17, 1988
Closing ceremoniesOctober 2, 1988
Officially opened byRoh Taewoo
Athlete's OathHur Jae[?]
Judge's Oath:Lee Hakrae[?]
Olympic TorchChung Sunman[?], Kim Wontak[?] and Sohn Michung[?]

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Highlights

Medals Awarded

See the medal winners, ordered by sport:

Medal Count

PosCountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal

References

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