1988 in sports

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Years in sports: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
Centuries: 19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades: 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
Years: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

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[edit] Athletics

For an extensive coverage see 1988 in athletics (track and field)

[edit] Marathon

[edit] International Races

  • March 20 — Flag of South Korea Seoul Marathon, South Korea
    • Men's Winner: Kim Won-Tak (KOR) 2:12:41
    • Women's Winner: Lee Mi-Ok (KOR) 2:33:14
  • September 4 — Flag of Canada Montreal Marathon, Canada
    • Men's Winner: Ric Sayre (USA) 2:18:07
    • Women's Winner: Cindy New (CAN) 2:44:37
  • November 6 — Flag of Portugal Lisbon Marathon, Portugal
    • Men's Winner: Osmiro Souza da Silva (BRA) 2:20:20
    • Women's Winner: Janete Mayal (BRA) 2:43:11

[edit] National Champions

[edit] Auto Racing

[edit] Baseball

  • January 12: Former Pirates slugger Willie Stargell is the only player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Stargell, leader of two world champions in Pittsburgh and NL co-MVP in 1979 at age 39, becomes the 17th player to be elected in his first year of eligibility. Jim Bunning falls four votes shy of the 321 needed for election in his 13th year on the ballot.
  • August 9: The first night game ever at Wrigley Field is played. After an attempt the previous night was rained out, the Cubs defeat the New York Mets 6-4.

[edit] Basketball

[edit] Boxing

[edit] Cycling

[edit] Field Hockey

  • Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore, Pakistan
    • Gold Medal: West Germany
    • Silver Medal: Pakistan
    • Bronze Medal: Australia

[edit] Figure skating

[edit] Football (American)

[edit] Football (Australian rules football)

[edit] Football (Canadian)

[edit] Football (rugby league)

The Sydney New South Wales Rugby League premiership expanded its competition further from its 1982 expansions with the introduction of three new teams. With these new inclusions came the first club teams from Queensland, the Brisbane Broncos and a Gold Coast team in Tweed Heads as well as the return of a new Newcastle franchise.

  • Sixteen Teams competing

Balmain Tigers,

Brisbane Broncos,

Canberra Raiders,

Canterbury Bulldogs,

Cronulla Sharks,

Eastern Suburbs Roosters,

Gold Coast-Tweed Giants,

Illawarra Steelers,

Manly Sea Eagles,

Newcastle Knights,

North Sydney Bears,

Parramatta Eels,

Penrith Panthers,

St. George Dragons,

South Sydney Rabbitohs,

Western Suburbs Magpies,

Team Played Wins Draws Losses For Against Points
Cronulla Sharks 22 16 2 4 507 330 34
Canterbury Bulldogs 22 16 0 6 412 268 32
Canberra Raiders 22 15 0 7 596 346 30
Manly Sea Eagles 22 15 0 7 538 347 30
Penrith Panthers 22 15 0 7 394 258 30
Balmain Tigers 22 15 0 7 402 341 30
Brisbane Broncos 22 14 0 8 474 368 28
South Sydney Rabbitohs 22 12 2 8 425 383 24
North Sydney Bears 22 9 2 11 366 424 20
St. George Dragons 22 9 0 13 352 493 18
Parramatta Eels 22 8 0 14 359 412 16
Eastern Suburbs Roosters 22 6 3 13 387 443 15
Illawarra Steelers 22 6 1 15 353 510 13
Newcastle Knights 22 5 1 16 270 460 11
Gold Coast-Tweed Giants 22 4 2 16 238 484 10
Western Suburbs Magpies 22 4 1 17 287 493 9

[edit] Football (Soccer)

For an extensive coverage see 1988 in football (soccer)

[edit] Gaelic Athletic Association

[edit] Golf

Men's Golf

Women's Golf

[edit] Thoroughbred Horse Racing

[edit] Harness Racing

[edit] Ice Hockey

[edit] Lacrosse

[edit] Radiosport

[edit] Skiing

[edit] Snooker

[edit] Swimming

[edit] Events

[edit] Records

[edit] Tennis




[edit] Yacht racing

[edit] Volleyball

[edit] Men's Competition


[edit] Women's Competition


[edit] Water polo

[edit] Men's Competition

[edit] Multi-sport events

[edit] Awards

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths