The
Union of South Africa competed 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 ...
in
Amsterdam, Netherlands. 24 competitors, 18 men and 6 women, took part in 25 events in 7 sports.
Medalists
Athletics
Boxing
Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg)
*
Baddie Lebanon
:* First round — Bye
:* Second round — Defeated
Olav Nielsen
Olav Nielsen (April 5, 1902 – April 25, 1944) was a Norwegian amateur boxer 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, Spel ...
(NOR), points
:* Quarterfinals — Defeated
Ben Bril (HOL), points
:* Semifinals — Lost to
Armand Apell
Armand Apell (January 16, 1905 in Strasbourg, German Empire – July 3, 1990) was a French boxer. He competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928, Apell won the silver medal in the flyweight class after losing the final against Antal Ko ...
(FRA), points
:* Third Place Match — Lost to
Carlo Covagnioli
Carlo Cavagnoli (January 21, 1907 in Milan – 1991) was an Italian boxer 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, Spel ...
(ITA), points
Cycling
One male cyclist represented South Africa in 1928.
;
Individual road race
*
Fred Short
Rowing
Sailing
Swimming
Wrestling
References
External links
Official Olympic ReportsInternational Olympic Committee results database
Nations at the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
1928 in South African sport
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