WINNERS
GAMES OF THE 9 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 Olympics 1928 - over the objections of Holland monarch - Queen Wilhelmine thought the Olympics was a pagan festival. She refused to make an appearance at either the Opening or Closing ceremonies.
- There was only one other candidate city - Los Angeles, USA - the next host city for the Olympics 1932.
Games of the 9 Olympiad,1928 - Interesting Facts
- After the refusal of Queen Wilhelmine, Prince Hendrik officially opened the Olympic Games in 1928 at the new 40,000-seat Olympic stadium.
- Germany and its World War I allies were re-admitted.
- For the first time, an Olympic flame burned brightly over the host city during the competitions.
- A new Olympic tradition was introduced - at the Open ceremony, Greek athletes enter the Olympic stadium first, and host nation athletes last.
- 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