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The 1928 Summer Olympics (Dutch: ''Olympische Zomerspelen 1928''), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to wartorn Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de Coubertin's Paris, respectively. The only other candidate city for the 1928 Games was Los Angeles, which would host the Olympics four years later. The United States Olympic Committee measured the costs and revenue of the 1928 Games in preparation for the 1932 Summer Olympics. The committee reported a total cost of US$1.183 million with receipts of US$1.165 million for a loss of US$18,000—much less than that of the previous Games. ==Highlights== * For the first time, the Olympic Flame was lit during the Olympics.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.olympic.org/amsterdam-1928-summer-olympics )〕 The torch relay, however, would not occur until the 1936 Summer Olympics. * For the first time, the parade of nations started with Greece, which holds the origins of the Olympics, and ended with the host country, a tradition which continues today. * The Games were officially opened by Prince Hendrik, consort of Queen Wilhelmina, who had authorized him to deputise for her. This was the second time a head of state had not personally officiated at an Olympic opening ceremony. The first at the games of 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri, by David R. Francis the mayor of St. Louis. In opposition he had refused offers by heads of state to do this, whereas the Queen refused as she was on holiday in Norway and did not want to disrupt her trip. The Queen was furious at the organizing committee for not consulting with her about the opening date. * Athletics events were held on a 400-meter track, later becoming the standard for athletics tracks. * These games were the first to feature a standard schedule of 16 days, which is still followed. Previously, competition had been stretched out over several months. * Johnny Weissmuller, who later appeared in several Tarzan movies, won two gold medals in swimming. * Paavo Nurmi of Finland won his ninth and final gold medal in the 10,000 m race. * Canada's Percy Williams surprised everyone by winning both the 100 m and 200 m sprint events. * South American football made a definite breakthrough, as Uruguay retained its title by defeating Argentina. * India took its first ever gold in the sport of field hockey, beginning a streak of six consecutive gold medals in the sport. * Mikio Oda of Japan won the triple jump event with a result of , becoming the first gold medalist from an Asian country. * The then Crown Prince Olav, later King of Norway, was amongst the participants. He won a gold medal in sailing. * The first appearance of the sponsor Coca-Cola at the Olympic Games. * These games were the first to bear the name "Summer Olympic Games". * Germany returned to the Olympic Games for the first time since 1912, after being banned from the 1920 and 1924 Games. The German team finished second in the 1928 medal count. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「1928 Summer Olympics」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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