FAQ?
Who won the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles?
The most successful athletes of Los Angeles 1932 were American swimmer Helen Madison, who won gold in the 100m and 400m freestyle events and the 4x100m freestyle relay, and Italian gymnast Romeo Neri, who landed a golden hat-trick of his own in the individual and team all-around competitions and the parallel bars.
Where can I find media related to the 1932 Summer Olympics?
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1932 Summer Olympics. "Los Angeles 1932". Olympics.com. International Olympic Committee.
Why are the 1932 Winter Olympics important to Lake Placid’s history?
The 1932 Winter Olympics are important to Lake Placid’s history, in part, because it brought the Winter Olympics to the United States for the first time, according to Lake Placid Olympic Museum Director Alison Haas. The summer Olympics had been held in 1904 in St. Louis and were on tap to be held in Los Angeles in 1932.
When were the X Olympic Games held?
The title refers to the 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, which was held in 1932 in Los Angeles, California. Pete, the Cheat!
