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, 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.