Olympic Games / Amsterdam 1928 - Lot 262

Olympic Games / Amsterdam 1928 OFFICIAL REPORT of the Olympic Games – VIth Olympiad, VAN ROOSEM, published by the Dutch Olympic Committee, in Dutch, 1,042 pages (30 x 24 cm). Green cover. Featuring numerous illustrations, it covers the organization, competitions, and results of the 46 participating countries. Paavo Nurmi, nicknamed “The Flying Finn,” became the Olympic champion in the 10,000-meter race and won his ninth gold medal and two silver medals. France’s Lucien Gaudin won two Olympic titles and two silver medals in fencing. American Johnny Weissmuller defended his Olympic titles in the 100-meter freestyle and the relay before becoming the famous Tarzan on the big screen. It was also there that Ladoumègue and Saint-Étienne weightlifter Louis Hostin won their first medals.