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United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
The United States competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 280 competitors, 236 men and 44 women, took part in 96 events in 15 sports.[1]
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Quick Facts United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics, IOC code ...
United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | USA |
NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
in Amsterdam | |
Competitors | 280 in 15 sports |
Flag bearer | Bud Houser |
Medals Ranked 1st |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
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Further information: 1928 Summer Olympics medal table
More information Medal, Name ...
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Main article: Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics
- Key
- Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
- Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
- Women
- Track & road events
More information Athlete, Event ...
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Elta Cartwright | 100 m | Unknown | 2 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |
Betty Robinson | Unknown | 2 Q | 12.4 OR | 1 Q | 12.2 WR | ||
Anne Vrana-O'Brien | 13.1 | 3 | Did not advance | ||||
Mary Washburn | 12.8 | 2 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | ||
Dee Boeckmann | 800 m | Unknown | — | 6 | Did not advance | ||
Florence MacDonald | Unknown | 2 Q | 2:22.6 | 6 | |||
Rayma Wilson | Unknown | 10 | Did not advance | ||||
Jessie Cross Loretta McNeil Betty Robinson Mary Washburn |
4 x 100 m | 49.8 | 1 Q | 48.8 |
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- Field events
More information Athlete, Event ...
Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
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Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
Mildred Wiley | High jump | 1.40 | - | 1.56 | |
Jean Shiley | 1.40 | - | 1.51 | 4 | |
Catherine Maguire | 1.40 | - | 1.48 | 8 | |
Marion Holley | 1.40 | - | 1.48 | 9 | |
Lillian Copeland | Discus throw | 36.66 | 2 Q | 37.08 | |
Maybelle Reichardt | 33.52 | 7 | Did not advance | ||
Rena MacDonald | 30.25 | 15 | Did not advance | ||
Margaret Jenkins | 27.07 | 19 | Did not advance |
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Main article: Boxing at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg)
- First Round — Lost to Robert Sartos (BEL), points
Men's Heavyweight (+ 79.4 kg)
- Alexander Kaletchetz
- First Round — Bye
- Quarterfinals — Lost to Sverre Sørsdal (NOR), KO-1
Main article: Cycling at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Four cyclists, all men, represented the United States in 1928.
Main article: Diving at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Equestrian at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics
16 fencers, 14 men and 2 women, represented the United States in 1928.
Main article: Football at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Results
- United States 2-11 Argentina
Roster
Coach: George Burford
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1928.
Main article: Rowing at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Sailing at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Swimming at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Wrestling at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Main article: Art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics
- "United States at the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2010-05-01.