AOC Media Centre - Athletics

Darren Clark Competes in the 400m FinalDarren Clark finishes fourth in the 400m final in Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics Copyright IOC

Aussies compete in the marathon at Seoul 1988Steven Moneghetti finishes 5th in the mens marathon, the best any Australian has finished in this event. F. Robert De Castella finishes 8th and Bradley Camp finishes 20 at the Seoul 1988 Summer olympics. Copyright IOC

Athletics 400m Hurdles Deborah FlintoffThe original decision placed Debrad Flintoff in second place behnid RUssian Ledovskaya. Minutes later the decision was over turned and named Flintoff the gold medalist. Copyright IOC

Andrew Jachno 50km Walk Seoul 1988Andrew Jachno competes in the 50km walk at the Seoul 1988 summer olympics. He finished in the top 20 at a personal best. Copyright IOC

Fall From GraceBen Johnson of Canada celebrates as he crosses the finish line well ahead of American Carl Lewis and Linford Christie of Great Britain to win the men's 100m final. Johnson won the gold medal with a world record time of 9.79. However, the gold medal was revoked by the IOC on the following day because Johnson's post-race drug test indicated steroid use.

Heptathlon RecordJackie Joyner-Kersee of the United States throws the javelin during the heptathlon. Joyner-Kersee won the gold with 7,291 points, a new world record.

Flintoff King Preparing for GoldDebbie Flintoff-King of Australia acknowledges the crowd after winning the gold medal in the 400m hurdles event.

Flo-Jo GoldAmerican Florence Griffith-Joyner prepares for the women's 100m final where she took the gold medal with a time of 10.54 seconds.

Debbie Flintoff-King - Australian HeroAustralia's Debbie Flintoff-King celebrates her gold medal win in the 400m hurdles.

Flying HighCarl Lewis of the United States flies through the air during the long jump and went on to win the event.