Liberia at the 1988 Summer Olympics
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Liberia at the 1988 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | LBR |
NOC | Liberia National Olympic Committee |
in Seoul | |
Competitors | 8 in 2 sports |
Flag bearer | Samuel Birch |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Liberia competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. They had a very poor showing, despite their magnificent send-off. Two members of the official delegation were assaulted upon their return because of the perceived embarrassment suffered by the nation at their expense.
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.[1]
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Athletics | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Boxing | 4 | – | 4 |
Total | 7 | 1 | 8 |
References