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.

Route in South Korea

References

External links

  • 1988 torch relay via IOC website

Lot Detail 1980 Olympics torch relay

Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Olympic games, Olympic

Olympic Torch Relay Editorial Image Image 25533700

Calgary 1988 Olympic Torch Relay Highlights

The 1996 Olympic Torch Relay Curtis Wright Maps