The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesAugust 8-24 2008
37 NOCs (Nations)
1,332 athletes (126 women, 1,206 men)
117 events
Los Angeles 30 July 1932. General view.
Official opening of the Games by: Vice-President Charles Curtis
Olympic Oath by: George Calnan (fencing)
Official Oath by: The first officials' oath was sworn at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
Three gold medals for "Babe" Didrikson: "Babe" Didrikson (USA-athletics) won the javelin throw and the 80m hurdles, and finished second in the high jump.
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Because the 1932 Olympics were held in the middle of the Great Depression and
in the comparatively remote city of Los Angeles, half as many athletes took part
as had in 1928.
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Professionals not admitted: Finn Paavo Nurmi (opposite picture) and Frenchman Jules Ladoumègue, registered as professionals, could not take part.[Full story]
The Temple of HeavenThe Temple served as an exclusive altar for monarchs during the Ming and Qing dynasties. More>>
