159 NOCs (Nations)
8,391 athletes (2,194 women, 6,197 men)
237 events
27,221 volunteers

2 October 1988 : General view of Korean dancers during the Closing Ceremony .

Official opening of the Games by: President Roh Tae-woo

Lighting the Olympic Flame by: Chong Son-man, Kim Won-tak, Son Mi-jong (athletics)

Olympic Oath by: Hur Jae (basketball), Son Mi-na (handball)

Official Oath by: Lee Hak-rae (judo)

Matt Biondi (USA-swimming) won seven medals, including five gold. His gold medals came in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and all three relays, while he finished second in the 100m butterfly and third in the 200m freestyle. [Full story]

Despite a boycott by North Korea, which wanted to co-host the Games, these Games saw the largest participation in Olympic history at the time. There were more nations and more countries represented than ever before The Games themselves were excellent and very well run. [Full story]

Doping: Ben Johnson (CAN) set a world record in the 100m dash, but tested positive for steroids. Johnson was the first well known athlete to be disqualified for using drugs. [Full story]