The 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles saw the United States dominate with 44 gold and 110 total medals across 37 competing nations.
Key Facts
- Total athletes
- 1,334
- Participating NOCs
- 37
- Total events
- 117 in 14 sports
- US gold medals
- 44
- US total medals
- 110
- NOCs winning medals
- 28
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Selected as host city in 1923, Los Angeles organized the Games of the X Olympiad for 1932, attracting 37 National Olympic Committees despite the economic hardships of the Great Depression reducing overall athlete participation compared to prior games.
From July 30 to August 14, 1932, the Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, featuring 1,334 athletes competing in 117 events across 14 sports. Colombia and the Republic of China made their Olympic debuts, and Germany received a gold medal in alpinism for a pre-Games climb included in the official count.
The United States led the medal table with 44 gold and 110 total medals. Latvia and Mexico claimed their first-ever Summer Olympic medals, while standout individual performers included Italian gymnast Romeo Neri and American swimmer Helene Madison, each earning three gold medals.
Result
at Los Angeles, California, United States