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Art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics
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Art competitions were held as part of the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Medals were awarded in five categories, for works inspired by sport-related themes.
Jan Wils won the gold medal for the design of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Jan Wils won the gold medal for the design of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Art competitions at the Summer Olympics
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Art competitions formed part of the modern Olympic Games during its early years, from 1912 to 1948. The competitions were part of the original intention of the Olympic Movement's founder, Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin. Medals were awarded for works of art inspired by sport, divided into five categories: architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture.
The 1928 Olympic Stadium, designed by Jan Wils, won the gold medal in architecture at the 1928 Olympics.
The 1928 Olympic Stadium, designed by Jan Wils, won the gold medal in architecture at the 1928 Olympics.
Alfréd Hajós is one of only two Olympians to have won medals in both sport and art competitions
Alfréd Hajós is one of only two Olympians to have won medals in both sport and art competitions