Switzerland at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SUI |
NOC | Swiss Olympic Association |
Website | www |
in Amsterdam | |
Competitors | 133 in 15 sports |
Medals Ranked 6th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Switzerland competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 133 competitors, 132 men and 1 woman, took part in 70 events in 15 sports. [1]
Nine cyclists, all men, represented Switzerland in 1928.
Nine fencers, eight men and 1 woman, represented Switzerland in 1928.
Switzerland | 0–4 | Germany |
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Report | Hofmann 17', 75', 85' Hornauer 42' |
The following is the Switzerland roster in the men's field hockey tournament of the 1928 Summer Olympics. [2]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | India | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | +26 | 8 | Gold medal match |
2 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 6 | Bronze medal match |
3 | Denmark | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 4 | |
4 | Switzerland | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | −9 | 2 | |
5 | Austria | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | −13 | 0 |
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John Albaret was a Swiss fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics in individual and team épée and foil events. His best result was fifth place in the team épée in 1920.
Eugène Empeyta was a Swiss fencer. He competed in foil and épée events at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics with the best result of fifth place in the team épée in 1920. From 1929 to 1932 he served as president of the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime, and in 1924–1925 and 1939–1943 he headed the Swiss Fencing Federation.
Frédéric Fitting was a Swiss épée and foil fencer. He competed in the Summer Olympic Games of 1920, 1924, 1928, and 1936. His brother, Édouard Fitting, and sister, Emma Fitting, were also Olympic fencers.
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The following is the list of squads that took place in the men's field hockey tournament at the 1928 Summer Olympics.