| Philippines at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | PHI |
| NOC | Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation |
| in Amsterdam, Netherlands May 17, 1928 – August 12, 1928 | |
| Competitors | 4 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Anselmo Gonzaga |
| Medals Ranked 32nd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Philippines, also known as the Philippine Islands,[a] competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which were held from May 17 to August 12. The country's participation in Amsterdam marked their second appearance at the Summer Olympics since their debut at the previous Games in 1924, which were held in Paris, France.
The delegation was composed of eight people, including four competitors: sprinter Anselmo Gonzaga, high-jumper Simeon Toribio, and swimmers Tuburan Tamse and Teófilo Yldefonso. The non-competitors were attaché C. Boissevain, sports official J. Fruitt Maxwell, representative Costancio Alvarado, and medical officer Regino Ylanan. The team was planned by the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation and was made through tryouts held in February 1928.
Yldefonso, who competed in the men's 200 meter breaststroke, won the bronze medal in the event. His win earned the nation's first medal at any of the Olympic Games.
- ^ Netherlands Olympic Committee 1928, p. 84.
- ^ Netherlands Olympic Committee 1928, p. 299.
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