The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad and officially branded as Seoul 1988, were an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. 159 nations were represented at the games by a total of 8,391 athletes. 237 events were held and 27,221 volunteers helped to prepare the Olympics. The 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea: September 17 – October 2, 1988. Top of the medal table: Soviet Union (55 gold, 31 silver, 46 bronze); East Germany (37 gold, 35 silver, 30 bronze); United States (36 gold, 31 silver, 27 bronze). Wiki link