For what powerful countries would these be the last games?
the Soviet Union and East Germany
Why?
both ceased to exist before the next Olympic Games.
Which place opted out of the games prompting others to do the same?
North Korea
What other location followed suit?
Cuba
How many places did join the competition?
159
How many countries did not RSVP?
Three
Which are they alphabetically?
Albania, Ethiopia, and the Seychelles
What two countries had finances as a reason for not being able to join in?
Nicaragua and Madagascar
What else prevented Nicaragua's inclusion?
athletic considerations.
How many competitors did make it?
8,391 athletes
Were any females representing?
Yes
How many?
2,194
What was the official name of the competition?
the Games of the XXIV Olympiad
In what year?
1988
What would they begin?
17 September 1988
And end?
2 October 1988
Where would they take place?
Seoul, South Korea