Art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics Art competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics Art competitions were held as part of the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Medals were awarded in five categories (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture), for works inspired by sport-related themes. The art exhibition was held at the Stedelijk Museum from 12 June to 12 August, and displayed 1150 works of art from 18 different countries. Additionally, the literature competition attracted 40 entries from 10 countries, and the music competition had 22 entries from 9 countries. The art competitions at the 1928 Games was larger in scope than for previous Games.
Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Women's high jump Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Women's high jump The women's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics. It was the first appearance of the event marked the debut of women's Olympic athletics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 5, 1928. Twenty high jumpers from nine nations competed. These were the standing world and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1928 Summer Olympics. "(*)" unofficial In the final Ethel Catherwood set a new official world record with 1.595 metres. Qualification The qualification started at 1.15 p.m. The