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Athletics At The 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 Metres
The men's 800 metre event at the 1928 Olympic Games took place between July 29 & July 31. Forty-nine athletes from 24 nations competed. NOCs were limited to 4 competitors each.Official Report, p. 374. The event was won by Douglas Lowe of Great Britain, successfully defending his 1924 championship (the first man to do so in the 800 metres). It was the third of what ultimately would be four straight British victories in the event, and the fourth overall title for Great Britain in the 800 metres. Erik Byléhn's silver was Sweden's first 800 metres medal. Hermann Engelhard matched Germany's best-ever result in the event (Germany had previously won bronze in 1908). Background This was the eighth appearance of the event, which is one of 12 athletics events to have been held at every Summer Olympics. Three finalists from 1924 returned: gold medalist Douglas Lowe of Great Britain, silver medalist Paul Martin of Switzerland, and ninth-place finisher Harry Houghton of Great Britain. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam)
The Olympic Stadium (Dutch: ''Olympisch Stadion'', ) is a sporting venue which was used as the main stadium for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. The venue is currently used mostly for athletics, other sports events and concerts. When completed, the stadium had a capacity of 31,600. Following the completion of the rival De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam in 1937, the Amsterdam authorities increased the capacity of the Olympic Stadium to 64,000 by adding a second ring to the stadium. In 1987 the stadium was listed as a national monument. AFC Ajax used the Olympic Stadium for international games until 1996, when the Amsterdam Arena, since 2018 renamed Johan Cruyff Arena, was completed. Renovation started in 1996, and the stadium was refurbished into the original construction of 1928. The second ring of 1937 was removed, reducing capacity to 22,288, and the stadium was made suitable for track and field competitions again. Since 2005, the stadium is home to a sports museum, the Oly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Wilson (Canadian Sprinter)
Alexander S. Wilson (December 1, 1907 – December 9, 1994) was a Canadian sprinter who competed in both the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was born in Montreal and died in Mission, Texas, United States. In 1928 he won a bronze medal with the Canadian team in the 4 × 400 metres relay event. In the 400 metre competition as well as in the 800 metre contest he was eliminated in the semi-finals. Four years later, he won the silver medal in the 800 metre event and the bronze medal in the 400 metre competition. With the Canadian team he won another bronze medal in the 4 × 400 metre relay contest. At the 1930 British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) he won the gold medal in the 440 yards event and the bronze medal in the 880 yards competition. With the Canadian relay team he won the silver medal in the 4 × 440 yards contest. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Tarnogrocki
Max Tarnogrocki (4 September 1904 – 22 December 1993) was a German middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad ( nl, Spelen van de IXe Olympiade) and commonly known as Amsterdam 1928, was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from .... References External links * 1904 births 1993 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics German male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Germany {{Germany-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Watson (athlete)
Raymond Bates Watson (December 10, 1898 – September 7, 1974) was an American Track and field, track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Garden City, Kansas and died in Quincy, Illinois. At the age of thirteen lost his right hand in a shooting accident. Was occasionally referred to (erroneously) as "the one-arm wonder" Attended Kansas State where he is remembered as the first "Kansas Miler" In 1920 he finished eighth in the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase, 3000 metre steeplechase competition. Four years later he finished seventh in the Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres, 1500 metres event. At the 1928 Olympics he finished ninth in the Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres, 800 metres competition. References External links * * * 1898 births 1974 deaths People from Garden City, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Keller
Paul Jean Keller (22 June 1905 – 5 May 1990) was a French middle-distance runner, who competed at the 1924, 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1932) were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games were held duri .... In 1924 he finished fourth in the team 3000 m event. Four years later he placed eighth in the 800 m and 11th in the 1500 m. In 1932 he was eliminated in the heats of the 800 m event. He finished ninth in the 800 m at the 1934 European Championships. References 1905 births 1990 deaths French male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1932 Summer Olympics Athletes from Paris 20th-century French people {{France-middle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Larsen
Albert Larsen (5 April 1901 – 5 September 1985) was a Danish middle-distance runner. He competed in the 800 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics and the 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad ( nl, Spelen van de IXe Olympiade) and commonly known as Amsterdam 1928, was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from .... References External links * 1901 births 1985 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Danish male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Denmark Place of birth missing 20th-century Danish people {{Denmark-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Whyte (athlete)
William "Tickle" Miller Whyte (16 August 1903 – November 1964) was an Australian athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad ( nl, Spelen van de IXe Olympiade) and commonly known as Amsterdam 1928, was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from .... In 1928 he finished ninth the 1500 metres event. In the 800 metre competition he was eliminated in the first round. At the 1930 Empire Games he won the silver medal in the 1 mile contest. He also participated in the 880 yards event. He married Alma in November 1927, and they had one daughter, Fay Delores, born in 1928. External linkssports-reference.com 1903 births 1964 deaths Australian male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Australia Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adriaan Paulen
Adriaan "Adje" Paulen (12 October 1902, Haarlem – 9 May 1985, Eindhoven) was a Dutch athlete who competed from 1917 to 1931. During World War II, he was part of the Dutch resistance in the Netherlands. Following World War II, Paulen became a sports official, becoming president of the IAAF (then International Amateur Athletic Federation), serving from 1976 to 1981. Sporting career Competing in three Summer Olympics, Paulen earned his best finish of seventh in the 800 m event at Antwerp in 1920. In 1924, he became first of over forty world record breakers (up to his 1985 death) in athletics at Bislett stadion in Oslo, setting a record in 500 m, then an official distance."Obituary: Adriaan Paulen (HOL)". In ''Olympic Review''. July 1985. p. 400. Besides competing at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Paulen was also a member of the Organizing Committee. Stepping down from his athletic career in 1931, Paulen also participated in the Monte Carlo Rally eight times and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilfred Tatham
Wilfrid George Tatham (12 December 1898 – 26 July 1978) was a British hurdler. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1924 Summer Olympics. Tatham was fourth in the 440 yard hurdles at the 1930 British Empire Games. Personal life He was educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge and received the Military Cross as a member of the Coldstream Guards. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He was a schoolmaster at Eton College at the time of the 1930 Games. Archives A collection of archival material related to Wilfrid Tatham can be found at the Cadbury Research Library, University of Birmingham , mottoeng = Through efforts to heights , established = 1825 – Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery1836 – Birmingham Royal School of Medicine and Surgery1843 – Queen's College1875 – Mason Science College1898 – Mason Univers ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tatham, Wilfrid 1898 births 1978 de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brant Little
George Brant Little (4 December 1906 – 27 June 1980) was a Canadian middle-distance running, middle-distance runner. He competed in the Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres, men's 800 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics. References 1906 births 1980 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Canadian male middle-distance runners Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Athletes (track and field) at the 1930 British Empire Games Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada People from Boissevain, Manitoba Sportspeople from Manitoba {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Schmit
Louis Schmit (18 February 1908 – 25 November 2002) was a Luxembourgian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad ( nl, Spelen van de IXe Olympiade) and commonly known as Amsterdam 1928, was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from .... References 1908 births 2002 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Luxembourgian male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Luxembourg Sportspeople from Luxembourg City {{Luxembourg-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasilios Stavrinos
Vasileios Stavrinos (born 1 May 1907, date of death unknown) was a Greek sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad ( nl, Spelen van de IXe Olympiade) and commonly known as Amsterdam 1928, was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from .... He also entered the men's 800 metres event, but finished in 6th place in the first heat behind Belgium's Gerard Bertheloot. References External links * 1907 births Year of death missing Athletes (track and field) at the 1928 Summer Olympics Greek male sprinters Greek male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Greece Sportspeople from Istanbul Constantinopolitan Greeks Emigrants from the Ottoman Empire to Greece {{Greece-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
