Argentina at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Argentina competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the nation's fifth appearance out of eight editions of the Summer Olympic Games. Argentina sent its second national team, under the auspices of the Argentine Olympic Committee (Comité Olímpico Argentino), 81 athletes (all males) that competed in 41 events in 12 sports. Argentina competed in equestrian, football, sailing, water polo, and wrestling for the first time. Argentina won 3 gold medals, its first Olympic championships in boxing (2 gold medals) and swimming. The team also won its first medals in fencing (a bronze) and football (a silver).
Argentina at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | ARG |
NOC | Argentine Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Amsterdam | |
Competitors | 81 in 12 sports |
Flag bearer | Héctor Méndez |
Medals Ranked 12th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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