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Host City: Seoul, South Korea (September 17, 1988 to October 2, 1988) Opening Ceremony: September 17, 1988 (opened by President Roh Tae-Woo) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Won-Tak Kim Taker of the Olympic Oath: Heo Jae, Son Mi-Na (athlete) Closing Ceremony: October 2, 1988 Events: 237 in 27 sports
Participants: 8,454 (6,249 men and 2,203 women) from 159 countries Youngest Participant: Nadia Cruz (13 years, 74 days) Oldest Participant: Durward Knowles (70 years, 323 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Matt Biondi (7 medals) Most Medals (Country): Soviet Union (132 medals)
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