1988_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay

1988 Summer Olympics torch relay

1988 Summer Olympics torch relay

International event ending in Seoul

The 1988 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from August 23 until September 17, prior to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. The route covered around 4,526 kilometres (2,812 mi) and involved over 1,856 torchbearers. Sohn Kee-chung, Chung Sun-man and Kim Won-tak lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony.[1]

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A torch from the relay

Route in South Korea

Route in Seoul
Route in Busan

References

  1. [1]
    "Olympic Games 1988 Seoul". Olympic Games Museum. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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