WINNERSGAMES OF THE 9TH OLYMPIAD
Start:
17 May 1928
End:
12 Aug 1928
Countries:
46
Athletes:
2883
Sports:
17
Events:
109
City:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
AMSTERDAM 1928 - Bid History
- After bids for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, Amsterdam, Netherlands, was selected to host the 1928 Summer Olympics - over the objections of the Dutch monarch, Queen Wilhelmina, who thought the Olympics were a pagan festival. She refused to attend either the Opening or Closing ceremonies.
- There was only one other candidate city - Los Angeles, USA, the next host city for the 1932 Olympics.
Games of the 9th Olympiad, 1928 - Interesting Facts
- After Queen Wilhelmina's refusal, Prince Hendrik officially opened the 1928 Olympic Games at the new 40,000-seat Olympic stadium.
- Germany and its World War I allies were readmitted.
- For the first time, an Olympic flame burned brightly over the host city during the competitions.
- A new Olympic tradition was introduced: at the Opening Ceremony, Greek athletes enter the Olympic stadium first, and host nation athletes last.
- Swiss gymnast Georges MIEZ won three gold and one silver medal.
- Luigina GIAVOTTI became the youngest medalist ever when she gained silver in gymnastics at 11 years and 302 days.
Summer Olympics 1928 - Medal Table
AMSTERDAM 1928 - Top Medalists
SUI
3
1
0
SUI
2
1
1
FRA
2
1
0
SUI
2
0
1
CAN
2
0
0
DNK
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
USA
2
0
0
USA
2
0
0
USA
2
0
0
USA
2
0
0
USA
2
0
0
USA
2
0
0