Germany at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | GER |
NOC | German Olympic Sports Confederation |
Website | www |
in Amsterdam, Netherlands 28 July–12 August 1928 | |
Competitors | 295 (260 men, 35 women) in 16 sports |
Flag bearer | Ernst Paulus |
Medals Ranked 2nd |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games –––– Saar (1952)United Team of Germany (1956–1964) East Germany (1968–1988) West Germany (1968–1988) |
Germany competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Germany returned to the Olympic Games after not being invited to both the 1920 and 1924 Games due to its role in World War I. Despite a total absence of 16 years since 1912, German athletes were ranked 2nd. 295 competitors, 260 men and 35 women, took part in 95 events in 16 sports. [1]
Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg)
Men's Heavyweight (+ 79.4 kg)
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The following is the Germany roster in the men's field hockey tournament of the 1928 Summer Olympics. [3]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Netherlands (H) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 5 | Gold medal match |
2 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 | Bronze medal match |
3 | France | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 2 | |
4 | Spain | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 1 |
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