In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Gymnastics at the 1988 Summer Olympics and how it has impacted our lives in unimaginable ways. Gymnastics at the 1988 Summer Olympics has been the object of study, controversy and admiration throughout history, and its influence extends to practically all aspects of our society. From its origins to its modern evolution, Gymnastics at the 1988 Summer Olympics has left an indelible mark on humanity, challenging our perceptions and provoking deep reflections on who we are and where we are headed. Join us on this journey to discover the importance of Gymnastics at the 1988 Summer Olympics in our lives and in the world around us.
Gymnastics at the Games of the XXIV Olympiad | |
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Venue | Olympic Gymnastics Arena |
Dates | 18 – 30 September 1988 |
Gymnastics at the 1988 Summer Olympics | ||
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List of gymnasts | ||
Artistic | ||
Team all-around | men | women |
Individual all-around | men | women |
Vault | men | women |
Floor | men | women |
Pommel horse | men | |
Rings | men | |
Parallel bars | men | |
Horizontal bar | men | |
Uneven bars | women | |
Balance beam | women | |
Rhythmic | ||
Individual all-around | women | |
At the 1988 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Olympic Gymnastics Hall in Seoul from September 18 through 25th. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at the same venue from September 28 through 30th.
For the first time in Olympic competition, each routine in women's artistic gymnastics events was judged by six judges, with the final score composed of the average of the judges' scores, after the highest and lowest marks were dropped. Men's routines continued to be judged by four judges, as at previous Olympics.
The gymnastics competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics was carried out in three stages:
Each country was limited to three gymnasts in the all-around final and two gymnasts in each apparatus final.
Rules for the rhythmic gymnastics competition also changed since the previous Olympics. The ball apparatus was replaced by the rope. Thirty-nine gymnasts competed in the preliminary round, the format for which was similar to the finals. The twenty best gymnasts competed in the finals. Each competitor's score in the preliminary round, divided by two (the "prelim" score) was added to gymnast's score in the finals (the "final" score).
Each of the routines was judged by six judges, highest and lowest marks were dropped, and an average of the four remaining ones was the gymnast's score for the routine.
Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Individual all-around |
Marina Lobatch Soviet Union |
Adriana Dunavska Bulgaria |
Alexandra Timoshenko Soviet Union |
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | Soviet Union | 12 | 5 | 4 | 21 |
2 | Romania | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
3 | East Germany | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
4 | Bulgaria | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
5 | China | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
6 | Hungary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
7 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
8 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
United States | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Totals (9 entries) | 19 | 12 | 17 | 48 |