46 NOCs (Nations)
2,883 athletes (277 women, 2,606 men)
109 events

Amsterdam 1928. Henri Denis (NED) pronounces the Olympic oath in the medium of the carriers of the flags of the nations.
Official opening of the Games by: HRH Prince Hendrik
Lighting the Olympic Flame by: The Olympic flame was first lit during the opening ceremony of the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.
Olympic Oath by: Henri Denis (football)
Official Oath by: The first officials' oath was sworn at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.

A great champion: Johnny Weissmuller (USA-swimming) won the 100m freestyle and was a member of the winning relay team. [Full story]

For the first time, the Olympic flame was kindled in a tower inside the stadium which was designed by Jan Wils. It remained lit throughout the Games. [Full story]

The first flame: For the first time, the Olympic flame was lit at the top of a tower placed inside the stadium and designed by Jan Wils. It remained lit throughout the Games. [Full story]