Athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics

VenueJamsil Olympic Stadium and Auxiliary Stadium

Dates17 to 27 October,1988

Competitors1141 from 57 nations

Athletics at the VIII Paralympic Games
Host stadium (shown in 2020)
Venue	Jamsil Olympic Stadium and Auxiliary Stadium
Dates	17 to 27 October,1988
Competitors	1141 from 57 nations
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Athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics consisted of 345 events. Because of ties for third place in the men's 800 metre A1–3/A9/L2 and precision throw C1 events, a total of 347 bronze medals were awarded. There was also a tie for first place in the women's 100 m 5–6. That meant 345 gold medals and 344 silver medals were awarded. Bulgaria, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Thailand and Tunisia won their first ever medals in this sport.