The 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam brought together 2,883 athletes from 46 countries across 109 sporting events, marking a broad expansion of international athletic competition.
Key Facts
- Athletes participated
- 2,883
- Countries represented
- 46
- Sports contested
- 14
- Sporting events
- 109
- Sports medals awarded
- 327
- Arts medals awarded
- 29
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Following the 1924 Paris Olympics, the International Olympic Committee selected Amsterdam as the host city for the 1928 Games. The Netherlands organized a large-scale international competition spanning sports and art disciplines, continuing the tradition of combined athletic and cultural events established in earlier modern Olympics.
The 1928 Summer Olympics were held in and around Amsterdam from 17 May to 22 August 1928. A total of 2,883 athletes from 46 nations competed across 14 sports and 109 events. Five art competitions with 13 events were also held, resulting in 327 sports medals and 29 arts medals being awarded to competitors.
The medal table recorded national performances across 46 participating countries, reflecting the growing global reach of the Olympic movement. Additionally, 5,901 souvenir medals were distributed to athletes, officials, and contributors, acknowledging broad participation beyond medal-winning competitors.
Result
at Amsterdam, Netherlands