1928 The Story of the Olympic Games in Amsterdam 1928; Berattelse Over Olympiska Spelen I Amsterdam 1928

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

An uncommon work on the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic games written by Swedish water polo player, journalist, and sports official Erik Bergvall. Published in Swedish, with numerous photographs and illustrations. After winning a bronze medal in water polo in the 1908 Summer games, Bergvall joined several Swedish sporting bodies, and became the chief compiler and editor of reports for the Swedish Olympic Committee between 1920 and 1948. In this attractive volume, Bergvall discusses Swedish preparations for the Amsterdam Olympiad, as well as the tournament's opening ceremony, referees, the sports, as well as touching on the winter games. The 1928 Olympics was significant as it was the first time the parade of nations started with Greece and ended with the host country, as is now tradition.