Philippines at the 1928 Summer Olympics
| Philippines at the 1928 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| 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, 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. The delegation consisted of four competitors: sprinter Anselmo Gonzaga, high-jumper Simeon Toribio, and swimmers Tuburan Tamse and Teófilo Yldefonso, and four officials: attaché C. Boissevain, sports official J. Fruitt Maxwell, representative Costancio Alvarado, and medical officer Regino Ylanan.
Plans to create a team for the 1928 Summer Games were organized by the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation. Selection through tryouts were held in February 1928 and planned selected athletes competing in athletics and swimming, though were open to selecting athletes in other sports. The men's national tennis team were also expected to compete at the Summer Games though tennis was removed from the program due to a conflict between the International Olympic Committee and International Lawn Tennis Federation.
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.