Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metres
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The men's 1500 metres middle-distance event at the 1932 Summer Olympics took place on August 3 and August 4 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.[1] Twenty-four athletes from 14 nations competed.[2] The 1930 Olympic Congress in Berlin had reduced the limit from 4 athletes per NOC to 3 athletes.[3] The event was won by Luigi Beccali of Italy, earning the nation's first medal in the 1500 metres. Canada also won its first 1500 metres medal, with Phil Edwards's bronze.
Quick Facts Men's 1500 metres at the Games of the X Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 1500 metres at the Games of the X Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |||||||||
Dates | August 3 and August 4 | |||||||||
Competitors | 24 from 14 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 3:51.2 OR | |||||||||
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