Weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics
In today's world, Weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics is a topic that generates great interest and debate in society. From its origins to the present, Weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics has been a point of reference and discussion in different areas, from politics to culture. Its impact has been such that it has left an indelible mark on history, and its relevance endures to this day. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics, from its most controversial aspects to its positive contributions. We will analyze its influence in different areas and how it has shaped the world in which we live. Without a doubt, Weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics continues to be a topic of great importance and its study is essential to understand today's society.
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 Weightlifting pictogram | |
| Venue | Krachtsportgebouw |
| Date | 28 July - 29 July 1928 |
| No. of events | 5 (5 men, 0 women) |
| Competitors | 92 from 19 nations |
| Weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
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| −60 kg | men |
| −67.5 kg | men |
| −75 kg | men |
| −82.5 kg | men |
| +82.5 kg | men |
The weightlifting competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam consisted of five weight classes, all for men only. The competitions were held on Saturday, 28 July 1928, and on Sunday, 29 July 1928.
Medal summary
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight –60 kg |
Franz Andrysek Austria
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Pierino Gabetti Italy
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Hans Wölpert Germany
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| Lightweight –67.5 kg |
Hans Haas Austria
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none awarded | Fernand Arnout France
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| Kurt Helbig Germany
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| Middleweight –75 kg |
Roger François France
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Carlo Galimberti Italy
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Guus Scheffer Netherlands
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| Light heavyweight –82.5 kg |
El Sayed Nosseir Egypt
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Louis Hostin France
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Jan Verheijen Netherlands
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| Heavyweight +82.5 kg |
Josef Strassberger Germany
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Arnold Luhaäär Estonia
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Jaroslav Skobla Czechoslovakia
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Participating nations
Every nation was allowed to participate with a maximum of two weightlifters in every event. Five nations entered the maximum of ten competitors.
A total of 92 weightlifters from 19 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:
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Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany (GER) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Austria (AUT) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  France (FRA) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Egypt (EGY) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Italy (ITA) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Estonia (EST) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Netherlands (NED) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 |  Czechoslovakia (TCH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | |
References
- ^ "Weightlifting at the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
Sources
- "Olympic Medal Winners". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 20 December 2006.
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