Liberia at the 1988 Summer Olympics

Liberia at the
1988 Summer Olympics
IOC code LBR
NOC Liberia National Olympic Committee
in Seoul
Competitors 8 in 2 sports
Flag bearer Samuel Birch
Medals
Gold Silver Bronze Total
0 0 0 0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

Liberia competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, 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.

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