The Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games were a landmark in the way we currently celebrate the Olympic Games, with several Olympic firsts happening in the Dutch city.

For the first time, a symbolic fire was lit during the Games. The fire was lit in a cauldron that was placed at the top of a tower in the stadium, which had been designed by Jan Wils, a celebrated Dutch architect.

At the Opening Ceremony, the team from Greece led the Parade of Nations, with the host Dutch team marching in last. Greece-first, hosts-last has been Olympic protocol ever since.

The number of female competitors more than doubled as women were finally allowed to compete in gymnastics and athletics, and Asian athletes won gold medals for the first time.

National Olympic Committees: 46
Athletes: 2,883 (277 women, 2,606 men)
Events: 109

Find more about Amsterdam 1928: http://www.olympic.org/amsterdam-1928-summer-olympics less