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"oly88: A Spectacular Journey through the 1988 Seoul Olympics" Relive the electrifying moments of athletic excellence and sportsmanship at the 1988 Seoul Olympics

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 100m Final Canadas Ben Johnson (#6) raises his hand as he easily wins the race from the chasing pack

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens 100m Final
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 100m Final Canadas Ben Johnson (#6) breaks away from the chasing pack, including the USAs Carl Lewis (#3) and Great Britains Linford Christie (#4)

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Hockey

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Hockey
Field Hockey - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Gold Medal Match: West Germany 1 Great Britain 3 The Great Britain goalkeeper Bob Taylor dives full length across the goal during the match in the Seongnam

Background imageOly88 Collection: Lennox Lewis takes on Riddick Bowe - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing

Lennox Lewis takes on Riddick Bowe - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing
Boxing - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Super-Heavyweight Final: Lennox Lewis (Canada) vs. Riddick Bowe (USA) Lennox Lewis (right)

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Swimming

1988 Seoul Olympics: Swimming
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 100 metres Breaststroke Final Great Britains Adrian Moorhouse celebrates winning the gold medal in the Indoor Swimming Pool, Olympic Park, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Pole Vault

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Pole Vault
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Pole Vault Final Round The Soviet Unions Sergey Bubka celebrates after making his vital clearance of 5.90m to break the Olympic Record

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Hockey

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Hockey
Field Hockey - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Gold Medal Match: West Germany 1 Great Britain 3 The gold medal-winning Great Britain team celebrate after the match in the Seongnam Stadium, Seongnam

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Hockey

1988 Seoul Olympics: Mens Hockey
Field Hockey - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Gold Medal Match: West Germany 1 Great Britain 3 Great Britains Imran Sherwani during the match in the Seongnam Stadium, Seongnam, South Korea

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Womens Javelin

1988 Seoul Olympics: Womens Javelin
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens Javelin Throw Great Britains Fatima Whitbread on the way to winning silver in the Olympic Stadium, Seoul Sports Complex, South Korea

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Opening Ceremony

1988 Seoul Olympics: Opening Ceremony
1988 Seoul Olympics - Opening Ceremony Hockey player Ian Taylor carries the flag for Great Britain, with Dick Palmer, President of the British Olympic Association (BOA)

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: 800m

1988 Seoul Olympics: 800m
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens 800 metres Great Britains Tom McKean in the Olympic Stadium, Seoul Sports Complex, South Korea

Background imageOly88 Collection: Rosa Mota - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens Marathon

Rosa Mota - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens Marathon
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens Marathon The winner of the race, Portugals Rosa Mota in the Olympic Stadium, Seoul Sports Complex, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Shooting

1988 Seoul Olympics: Shooting
Shooting - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Small-Bore Rifle, Three Positions, 50 metres Great Britains Alister Jock Allan, winner of the silver medal in the Taeneung International Shooting Range, Seoul

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Womens 1500m

1988 Seoul Olympics: Womens 1500m
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens 1500m Final From left to right in the Olympic Stadium, Seoul Sports Complex, Seoul, South Korea: the USSRs Laimute Baikauskaite (#512)

Background imageOly88 Collection: Paula Ivan - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens 1500m Final

Paula Ivan - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens 1500m Final
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens 1500m Final Romanias Paula Ivan wins the race 6 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor in an Olympic Record 3:53.96s in the Olympic Stadium

Background imageOly88 Collection: Ray Mercer - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing

Ray Mercer - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing
Boxing - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Heavyweight Final: Ray Mercer (USA) vs. Baek Hyeon-Man (South Korea) Ray Mercer jumps for joy after winning the gold medal in the Jamsil Students Gymnasium

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Decathlon

1988 Seoul Olympics: Decathlon
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Decathlon Day One Great Britains Alex Kruger holds his hands to his head during the high jump event in the Olympic Stadium, Seoul Sports Complex, Seoul

Background imageOly88 Collection: Sergey Bubka - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Pole Vault

Sergey Bubka - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Pole Vault
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Pole Vault Final Round The Soviet Unions gold medal winner Sergey Bubka, who broke the Olympic Record with a clearance of 5.90m in the Olympic Stadium

Background imageOly88 Collection: Lennox Lewis and Riddick Bowe - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing

Lennox Lewis and Riddick Bowe - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing
Boxing - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Super-Heavyweight Final: Lennox Lewis (Canada) vs. Riddick Bowe (USA) Gold medal winner Lennox Lewis (right)

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Hockey - Great Britain 1 W. Germany 2

1988 Seoul Olympics: Hockey - Great Britain 1 W. Germany 2
Field Hockey - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Pool B: Great Britain 1 West Germany 2 Great Britain goalkeeper Bob Taylor during the game in the Seongnam Stadium, Seongnam, South Korea

Background imageOly88 Collection: 1988 Seoul Olympics: Womens 10, 000m

1988 Seoul Olympics: Womens 10, 000m
Athletics - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Womens 10, 000m Great Britains Liz McColgan at the end of the race in which she won a silver medal in the Olympic Stadium, Seoul Sports Complex, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageOly88 Collection: Lennox Lewis - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing

Lennox Lewis - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Boxing
Boxing - 1988 Seoul Olympics - Mens Super-Heavyweight Final: Lennox Lewis (Canada) vs. Riddick Bowe (USA) Lennox Lewis celebrates his gold medal victory with a banner for a Vancouver radio station




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"oly88: A Spectacular Journey through the 1988 Seoul Olympics" Relive the electrifying moments of athletic excellence and sportsmanship at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. From the heart-pounding Mens 100m Final, where sprinters pushed their limits for glory, to the gripping clash between Lennox Lewis and Riddick Bowe in boxing's ring, this event was a true showcase of talent. Amidst roaring cheers, witness history being made as athletes dive into pools during intense swimming competitions. Feel the adrenaline surge as pole vaulters soar through the air with grace and precision in pursuit of new heights. But it wasn't just about individual triumphs; team spirit shone brightly on fields too. The Mens Hockey matches brought forth fierce battles as nations fought tooth and nail for victory. Each pass, each goal carried immense significance in shaping their Olympic dreams. The Opening Ceremony set an awe-inspiring tone for what was to come - a celebration of unity and diversity that transcended borders. As flags waved proudly under a sky full of fireworks, hearts were filled with anticipation for two weeks packed with unforgettable memories. Even amidst all these remarkable events, let's not forget about women who left their mark on history too. Witness astonishing displays of strength as javelin throwers showcased their skills with precision and power. In retrospect, oly88 encapsulates an era when sporting legends etched themselves into our collective consciousness forever. It serves as a reminder that beyond medals and records lie stories of dedication, perseverance, and human spirit that continue to inspire generations to chase their own Olympic dreams.