Shooters, Olympic Games Issue Seoul, Republic of Cyprus
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Title
Shooters, Olympic Games Issue Seoul, Republic of Cyprus
Description
Just as in previous Games, the Seoul Olympics experienced boycotts from North Korea who was very upset at not being considered a co -host, and then followed by Ethiopia and Cuba. Their non-participation did not have an adverse effect on the Games as these turned out to bevery large, exciting and competitive. In fact approximately 8,500 athletes par ticipated, representing 159 countries. A new rule allowed tennis to retur n to the Olympic Games after an absence of 64 years when it was eliminated because of professional/ amateur difficulties. Drug tests resulted in the banishment of several athletes from the Olympic G ames, while ten others including B en Johnson champion of the 100 meters race were disqualified for using steroids and per for mance enhancing drugs. The outstanding personalities of these Games were East Ger many ’s Kristin Otto who won six gold medals in the swimming events, and Florence Griffith Joyner of the United States who attracted attention by her speed and flamboyant outfits.
Source
Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
Publisher
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Date
Contributor
Designer: A. A. Ioannides
Rights
Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
Relation
www.cypruspost.gov.cy
Format
TIFF
Language
EL, EN
Type
Identifier
1988-OLYMPIC G-10C
Coverage
35.160417, 33.346556
Provenance
Helio Courvoisier, Helvetia
Collection
Citation
Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus and Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία, “Shooters, Olympic Games Issue Seoul, Republic of Cyprus,” Αψίδα, accessed November 23, 2024, https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/13102.