Seoul 1988 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Games of the XXIV Olympiad
Date	September 17, 1988 - October 2, 1988
Location	South Korea • Seoul

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee in a red and white USA uniform throws a javelin during the heptathlon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, wearing bib number 578.

Malcolm Cooper of Great Britain stands wearing a medal and holding flowers and a certificate, dressed in a white, blue, and red track jacket at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Krisztina Egerszegi of Hungary smiles and waves while wearing a gold medal and a team jacket after winning the women's 200 meter backstroke at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Swimmer Kristin Otto of East Germany smiles while displaying six Olympic gold medals around her neck at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, with a stadium and flags in the background.

Tae kwon do sparring match, with referee behind the contestants, 1988 Olympics, Seoul, S.Kor.

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