Yugoslavia at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | YUG |
NOC | Yugoslav Olympic Committee |
in Amsterdam | |
Competitors | 34 in 6 sports |
Flag bearer | Dimitrije Stefanović |
Medals Ranked 21st |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
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