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.

Medalists

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.

Archery

In its third Olympic archery competition, Brazil sent two men.

Athletics

Basketball

Men's tournament

Boxing

Cycling

Eight cyclists, all men, represented Brazil in 1988.

Road

Track

Diving

Equestrianism

Show jumping

Fencing

Four fencers, all men, represented Brazil in 1988.

Individual

Team

Football

Men's team

Preliminary round (Group D)

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Gold-medal match

Team Roster

Gymnastics

Judo

Rowing

Sailing

Shooting

Swimming

Synchronized swimming

Three synchronized swimmers represented Brazil in 1988.

Table tennis

Tennis

Volleyball

Men's Team Competition

Preliminary round

Semifinals

Bronze-medal match

Team roster

Head coach: Paulo Freitas

Women's Team Competition

Preliminary round

5th–8th-place semifinals

5th-place match

Team roster

Head coach: Jorge de Barros

Weightlifting

Wrestling