The Women's Discus Throw event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea had an entry list of 22 competitors, with two qualifying groups before the final (12) took place on Thursday September 29, 1988.
Medalists
Records
These were the standing World and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1988 Summer Olympics.
The following Olympic record was set during this competition.
Qualifying round
Held on Wednesday September 28, 1988
Final
See also
1986 Women's European Championships Discus Throw (Stuttgart) 1987 Women's World Championships Discus Throw (Rome) 1990 Women's European Championships Discus Throw (Split) 1991 Women's World Championships Discus Throw (Tokyo)