Who won the 1928 Olympic?
Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie won the first of her three consecutive Olympic gold medals at the 1928 Games.
Who won the 1920 Olympics?
United States
1920 Summer Olympics medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States (USA) | 41 |
| 2 | Sweden (SWE) | 19 |
| 3 | Belgium (BEL)* | 16 |
| 4 | Finland (FIN) | 15 |
In which Olympic team sport did India win gold medals in the years 1928 1932 and 1936 1928 1932?
field hockey
Chand is most remembered for his goal-scoring feats and for his three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and 1936) in field hockey, while India was dominant in the sport.
What was an Olympic sport 1928 to 1948?
Lacrosse was only played at the 1904 Games in St. Louis and the 1908 Games in London, although it was included as a demonstration sport rather than an official Olympic event in 1928, 1932 and 1948.
Who won the 1924 Olympics?
Medal summary
| Event | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| 400 metres | Eric Liddell Great Britain | Horatio Fitch United States |
| 800 metres | Douglas Lowe Great Britain | Paul Martin Switzerland |
| 1500 metres | Paavo Nurmi Finland | Willy Schärer Switzerland |
| 5000 metres | Paavo Nurmi Finland | Ville Ritola Finland |
In which year did Indian hockey team won his first gold medal?
1928
India was the first non-European team to be a part of the International Hockey Federation. In 1928, the team won its first Olympic gold medal and until 1960, the Indian men’s team remained unbeaten in the Olympics, winning six gold medals in a row.
Who won the 1912 Olympics?
United States won the most gold medals (25), while Sweden won the most medals overall (65)….1912 Summer Olympics.
| Poster for the 1912 Summer Olympics, designed by Olle Hjortzberg | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nations | 28 |
| Athletes | 2,406 (2,359 men, 47 women) |
In which event at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics did India win its first ever gold medal?
The finals, held on May 26, 1928, aroused tremendous interest. Nearly 24,000 spectators, till then the biggest crowd for a hockey match, saw the game. India beat Holland 3 – 0 to win its first ever Olympic gold medal, and its first ever victory in a world tournament.
Who was captain of Indian hockey team who won gold medal in 1928?
Jaipal Singh Munda
Jaipal Singh Munda was the first captain of an Indian hockey team at the Olympics when they won gold on debut at Amsterdam 1928.
Who was the first Chinese winner Olympic gold medalist?
Qian Yang
Qian Yang From China Wins The First Gold Medal Of The Tokyo Olympics : Live Updates: The Tokyo Olympics A 21-year-old woman from China came out on top in the 10-meter air rifle competition. Qian Yang narrowly beat out a competitor from Russia and beamed as she held up her gold medal.
Who won the 100m in 1924 Olympics?
Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men’s 100 metres
| Men’s 100 metres at the Games of the VIII Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Competitors | 86 from 34 nations |
| Medalists | |
| Harold Abrahams Great Britain Jackson Scholz United States Arthur Porritt New Zealand | |
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