Amsterdam (Nederland) - 1928These Summer Games occured between
May 17, 1928 and
August 12, 1928 and involved
46 nations.
2883 athletes involved (
2606 men,
277 women) in
109 events.
14 sports:
Aquatics
Athletics
Boxing
Cycling
Equestrian
Fencing
Football
Gymnastics
Hockey
Modern Pentathlon
Rowing
Sailing
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Candidate cities:
Los Angeles (USA)
Opening speech by
His Royal Holland Prince Hendrik.
Athletes' Olympic Oath recited by
Henri Denis (football).
Olympic Flame lighted by
The Olympic flame was first lit during the opening ceremony..
Source:
IOC.