Brazil competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. 160 competitors, 127 men and 33 women, took part in 106 events in 21 sports. Brazilians conquered 6 medals in Seoul, but only one gold medal.
Aurelio Miguel Fernandez became the first Brazilian judoka to win a gold medal. He defeated Marc Meiling from West Germany in men's 95 kg category.
The previous Olympic champion runner Joaquim Cruz won the silver medal in men's 800 metres.
Men's Brazil Olympic football team was silver medalist led by Romário and Bebeto. They lost the final by 2 - 1 at extra time against Soviet Union
Robson Caetano was the first Brazilian sprinter to win an Olympic medal, a bronze in the men's 200 metres.
The other two bronze medals were obtained in sailing. Together with Nelson Falcão, Torben Grael won the medal at Star class. It was Torben Grael's second olympic medal. Torben's brother Lars Grael and Clinio Freitas obtained the bronze at Tornado class.
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The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.
In its third Olympic archery competition, Brazil sent two men.
Eight cyclists, all men, represented Brazil in 1988.
Four fencers, all men, represented Brazil in 1988.
Three synchronized swimmers represented Brazil in 1988.
Head coach: Paulo Freitas
Head coach: Jorge de Barros