Amsterdam 1928

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Percy Williams

Canadian runner Percy Williams (1908 - 1982) who won the 100 metres gold medal at the Amsterdam Olympics, 1st August 1928. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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Amsterdam 1928 - Stadium

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Amsterdam 1928 - Stadium

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Competitors start the 5000 metres event

17 May-12 Aug 1928: Competitors ready to start the 5000 metres event during the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Vilho Ritola of Finland won the gold medal. \ Mandatory Credit: IOC Olympic Museum /Allsport

Canada Victory

16th August 1928: Canadian sprinter, Percy Williams (1908 - 1982) who won gold medals at 100 and 200 metres, being held aloft by his compatriots, after his victories at the Amsterdam Olympics. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Three Athletes

29th July 1928: Finnish athletes Paavo Nurmi, Ville Ritola and Edvin Wide of Sweden in the 10,000 metre race at the Amsterdam Olympics (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)