The Philippines, also known as the Philippine Islands, competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States, which was held from July 30 to August 24. This appearance marked the third appearance of the nation. Until the 2020 Summer Olympics, this was the first and only game where Filipinos won more than one medal and also earned its highest medal haul.
The Philippine delegation riding a boat to Los Angeles.
The delegation was organized by the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation,[4] after the organization's recognition as the National Olympic Committee in 1929.[5] The participation was accepted after a meeting, deciding on a system where they would pick 50 participants.[a] The practice was conducted throughout the country, with an elimination system.[6][4] Each province had an athletic commissioner, who is responsible for picking athletes for the competition.[6]
Simeon Toribio jumping in the Men's high jump category.
The athletic events were held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.[16] Toribio first competed in the qualifying round on July 31. Then, he ended up with a bronze medal after jumping to a height of 1.97 meters, tied with four other athletes.[17]
The boxing events were held at the Grand Olympic Auditorium.[16] Gray participated in the Flyweight classification. In the first round, he fought Edelweis Rodriguez from the Italian delegation on August 9. After a decision, he lost, gaining 9th place, the last place. He tied with four other people.[18] The same day, Villanueva fought in the Bantamweight category. He won in round one, without a competitor. The next day, in the quarterfinals, he fought Akira Nakao of the Japanese delegation. After a decision, he won. He went to the semi-finals, fighting Lefty Gwynne of the Canadian delegation on August 11. He won, fighting against Joseph Lang of the American delegation on August 13. He lost, but he won third place.[19]
On August 9, Padilla[d] participated in the Lightweight classification. After competing against Laurie Stevens from the South African delegation, he lost. He gained 8th place, the last place, tied with six other people.[20] The same day, Padilla[e] fought against Lucien Laplace of the French delegation in round one, losing after a decision. He gained 9th place, the last place, tied with eight other people.[21]
The winners for the 200-meter breaststroke in the 1932 Olympics. Yldefonso is seen at the far left.
The swimming events were held at the Olympic Park Swimming Stadium.[16] Ali competed in the 100-meter freestyle on August 6, specifically in heat four, lane four. He got 1:02.2, gaining the third position in his heat. He didn't qualify, gaining 12th place.[22] On August 11, Adjaluddin and Yldefonso participated in the 200-meter breaststroke. On heat one, Adjaluddin participated, with a time of 2:49.9, qualifying with second place. On heat three, Yldefonso participated, with a time of 2:53.7 in first place, eventually qualifying. In the semi-finals, both participated, with Adjaluddin in heat one. He swam with a time of 2:50.02, gaining third place and qualifying. In heat two, Yldefonso participated, with a time of 2:48.4, gaining second place and qualifying. In the finals, Yldefonso gained third place with a time of 2:47.1, while Adjaluddin gained fifth place with a time of 2:49.2.[23] Yldefonso and Aldjaluddin's times helped beat the record nine times.[24]
^ ab"Philippines Will Enter 1932 Olympics Games". The Punxsutawney Spirit. September 30, 1931. Retrieved December 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. It was planned that 50 athletes, to be picked after an elimination tournament; Each province will be under an athletic commissioner, who will be responsible for the selection of athletes to compete in a general elimination contest.
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