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On This Day September 17 1988 – The XXIV Summer Olympics Opened in Seoul Korea

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On This Day September 17 1988 – The XXIV Summer Olympics Opened in Seoul Korea.

On this day September 17 1988, the XXIV Summer Olympics officially opened in Seoul, South Korea. The games brought together athletes from 159 nations, making it one of the largest gatherings in Olympic history at the time.

The Seoul Olympics were remembered for their impressive opening ceremonies, strong athletic performances, and moments of international unity during a time of global political change. Highlights included Florence Griffith Joyner’s record breaking sprints, Greg Louganis’s...
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