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Amsterdam, 1928

• In 1928, the Olympic Flame was introduced.

• Luigina Giavotti becomes the youngest medalist of all time, helping the Italian gymnastics team pick up a silver at 11 years and 302 days old.

• In 1928, The Finn Paavo Nurmi picks up three more medals, including one gold.

Related Pages

• complete list of Olympic host cities
• Netherlands (Holland) at the Olympics