Germany at the 1928 Summer Olympics |
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IOC code | GER | ||||||||
NOC | German Olympic Sports Confederation | ||||||||
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in Amsterdam | |||||||||
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. 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.
Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg)
Men's Heavyweight (+ 79.4 kg)
Ten cyclists, all men, represented Germany in 1928.
13 fencers, 10 men and 3 women, represented Germany in 1928.
Three male pentathletes represented Germany in 1928. Helmuth Kahl won a bronze medal.