Peru at the 1988 Summer Olympics
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Peru
competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul
, Korea
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Athletics
Men's Long Jump
Swimming
Men's 100m Backstroke
Men's 200m Backstroke
Women's 100m Breaststroke
Women's 200m Breaststroke
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
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Silver
- Luisa CerveraLuisa CerveraLuisa Cervera is a former Peruvian volleyball player. She received a silver medal at the 1988 Olympic games in Seoul, after playing the Soviet Union in the final. She also participated at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where Peru reached the semi finals and lost for United States, and...
, Alejandra de la GuerraAlejandra de la GuerraAlejandra de la Guerra is a former Peruvian volleyball player, who won the silver medal with the Women's National Team at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
, Denisse Fajardo, Miriam Gallardo, Rosa GarcíaRosa GarcíaRosa Gisella García Rivas is a women's volleyball player from Peru. She participated in several Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team, finishing 4th in 1984 and receiving a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul....
, Sonia Heredia, Kathy Horny, Natalia MálagaNatalia MálagaNatalia Málaga is a volleyball player from Peru. She participated in four Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team. She placed sixth in 1980, fourth in 1984, won a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, and placed 11th in 2000.-References:...
, Gabriela Pérez del SolarGabriela Pérez del SolarGabriela Lourdes Pérez del Solar Cuculiza is a Peruvian female volleyball player and politician . On July 27, 2006 she assumed a position in the Peruvian Congress, representing Lima.-Sports career:...
, Cecilia TaitCecilia TaitCecilia Roxana Tait Villacorta is a former Afro-Peruvian volleyball player from Lima, and a Peruvian politician. Nicknamed La Zurda del Oro she participated in three Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team, finishing 4th in 1984 and receiving a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in...
, Gina TorrealvaGina TorrealvaGina Torrealva is a female volleyball player from Peru. She participated in several Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team, finishing 4th in 1984 and receiving a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-References:...
, and Cenaida UribeCenaida UribeCenaida Cebastiana Uribe Medina is a Peruvian former volleyball player and politician . During her sports career, she played for the national team for many years and obtained a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
— VolleyballVolleyball at the 1988 Summer OlympicsVolleyball at the 1988 Summer Olympics was represented by two events: men's team and women's team.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-References:*...
, Women's Team Competition
AthleticsAthletics at the 1988 Summer OlympicsAt the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul a total number of 42 events in athletics were contested: 24 by men and 18 by women. There were a total number of 1617 participating athletes from 149 countries.-Men's events:...
Men's Long Jump
- Ricardo Valiente
- Qualification — 6.92m (→ did not advance)
SwimmingSwimming at the 1988 Summer OlympicsThe 1988 Summer Olympics took place in Seoul, South Korea. The swimming competition, held from September 18 to September 25, was notable for the seven medals, including five golds, won by Matt Biondi, the six golds won by Kristin Otto, and the three individual golds won by Janet Evans...
Men's 100m Backstroke
- Alejandro AlvizuriAlejandro AlvizuriAlejandro Luis Alvisuri Mack is a retired backstroke swimmer from Peru, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 . His biggest success was winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1987 Pan American Games. He currently works...
- Heat — 58.37 (→ did not advance, 26th place)
Men's 200m Backstroke
- Alejandro AlvizuriAlejandro AlvizuriAlejandro Luis Alvisuri Mack is a retired backstroke swimmer from Peru, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984 . His biggest success was winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1987 Pan American Games. He currently works...
- Heat — 2:04.29 (→ did not advance, 19th place)
Women's 100m Breaststroke
- Karen HorningKaren HorningKaren Horning is a former female breaststroke swimmer, who swam for Peru at the 1988 Summer Olympics.At the Games, she finished in 28th and in 24th place , setting the nation record latter . As of late 2009, it still stands as the Peru Record.-References:...
- Heat — 1:14.03 (→ did not advance, 28th place)
Women's 200m Breaststroke
- Karen HorningKaren HorningKaren Horning is a former female breaststroke swimmer, who swam for Peru at the 1988 Summer Olympics.At the Games, she finished in 28th and in 24th place , setting the nation record latter . As of late 2009, it still stands as the Peru Record.-References:...
- Heat — 2:37.84 (→ did not advance, 24th place)
Women's Team Competition
- Preliminary Round (Group B)
- Defeated Brazil (3-0)
- Defeated PR korea (3-2)
- Defeated United States (3-2)
- Semi Finals
- Defeated Japan (3-2)
- Final
- Lost to Soviet Union (2-3) →
Silver Medal - Team Roster
- Cenaida UribeCenaida UribeCenaida Cebastiana Uribe Medina is a Peruvian former volleyball player and politician . During her sports career, she played for the national team for many years and obtained a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
- Rosa GarcíaRosa GarcíaRosa Gisella García Rivas is a women's volleyball player from Peru. She participated in several Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team, finishing 4th in 1984 and receiving a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul....
- Gabriela Pérez del SolarGabriela Pérez del SolarGabriela Lourdes Pérez del Solar Cuculiza is a Peruvian female volleyball player and politician . On July 27, 2006 she assumed a position in the Peruvian Congress, representing Lima.-Sports career:...
- Sonia Heredia
- Cecilia TaitCecilia TaitCecilia Roxana Tait Villacorta is a former Afro-Peruvian volleyball player from Lima, and a Peruvian politician. Nicknamed La Zurda del Oro she participated in three Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team, finishing 4th in 1984 and receiving a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in...
- Luisa CerveraLuisa CerveraLuisa Cervera is a former Peruvian volleyball player. She received a silver medal at the 1988 Olympic games in Seoul, after playing the Soviet Union in the final. She also participated at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where Peru reached the semi finals and lost for United States, and...
- Denisse Fajardo
- Alejandra Guerra
- Gina TorrealvaGina TorrealvaGina Torrealva is a female volleyball player from Peru. She participated in several Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team, finishing 4th in 1984 and receiving a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-References:...
- Natalia MálagaNatalia MálagaNatalia Málaga is a volleyball player from Peru. She participated in four Summer Olympics with the Peruvian national team. She placed sixth in 1980, fourth in 1984, won a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, and placed 11th in 2000.-References:...
- Miriam Gallardo
- Kathy Horny
- Head Coach: Park Man-Bok