Philippines at the 1932 Summer Olympics

Sporting event delegation

Philippines at the
1932 Summer Olympics

Flag of the Philippines

IOC code| PHI
NOC| Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation
in Los Angeles
Competitors| 8 in 3 sports
Medals
Ranked 25th|

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total

Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

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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 delegation consisted of nine people: Foreign Consultant Rudolph Mueller, and six Olympians: high jumper Simeon Toribio, boxers John Gray, José Villanueva, José Padilla Jr., and Carlos Padilla Sr., and swimmers Abdurahman Ali, Teófilo Yldefonso, and Jikirum Adjaluddin. There were also two coaches.

Three people won a bronze medal: Simon Toribio as part of the Men's high jump category in Athletics, José Villanueva as part of the Men's bantamweight category in Boxing, and Teófilo Yldefonso as part of the Men's 200-meter breaststroke in Swimming.

## Medalists

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Further information: 1932 Summer Olympics medal table

Medal  | Name  | Sport  | Event  | Date

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Bronze | Simeon Toribio | Athletics | Men's high jump | July 31
Bronze | José Villanueva | Boxing | Men's bantamweight | August 11
Bronze | Teófilo Yldefonso | Swimming | Men's 200 m breaststroke | August 13

## Background

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The Games were held from July 30 to August 14, 1932, in Los Angeles, California.[1] This edition marked the nation's third appearance to the Summer Olympic Games since their second appearance at the 1928 Summer Olympics,[2] which was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[3] This appearance also marked the third since their first appearance at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[2]

### Qualification and delegation

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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]

The foreign consultant of the team was picked to be Rudolph Mueller.[7] Joaquin Elizalde, a member of the delegation, was picked to be a jury participant, specifically for athletics.[8] The team consisted of high jumper Simeon Toribio, boxers John Gray, José Villanueva, José Padilla Jr.,[b][10] and Carlos Padilla Sr.,[c][11] and swimmers Abdurahman Ali, Teófilo Yldefonso, and Jikirum Adjaluddin.[9] An additional two coaches were present.[12] The team calculated to approximately nine people, who were transported on the Tatsuta Maru ship.[13] The delegation was one of the first to arrive.[14]

### Opening ceremony

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The Philippines was the 28th out of 37 countries which participated in the opening ceremony. The Philippines didn't have a flag bearer.[15]

## Athletics

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Main article: Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics

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]

Field events
Athlete  | Event  | Final

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Distance  | Position
Simeon Toribio | High jump | 1.97  |

## Boxing

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Main article: Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics

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]

Athlete  | Event  | Round of 16  | Quarterfinals  | Semifinals  | Final

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Opposition
Result  | Opposition
Result  | Opposition
Result  | Opposition
Result  | Rank
John Gray | Flyweight |  Rodriguez (ITA)
L | Did not advance
José Villanueva | Bantamweight | —  |  Nakao (JPN)
W |  Gwynne (CAN)
L |  Lang (USA)
W w/o  |
José Padilla, Jr. | Lightweight |  Stevens (RSA)
L | Did not advance
Carlos Padilla | Welterweight |  Laplace (FRA)
L | Did not advance

## Swimming

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Main article: Swimming at the 1932 Summer Olympics

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]

Men
Athlete  | Event  | Heat  | Semifinal  | Final

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Time  | Rank  | Time  | Rank  | Time  | Rank
Abdurahman Ali | 100 m freestyle | 1:02.2  | 3  | Did not advance
Teófilo Yldefonso | 200 m breaststroke | 2:53.7  | 1 Q | 2:48.4  | 2 Q | 2:47.1  |
Jikirum Adjaluddin | 2:49.9  | 2 Q | 2:50.2  | 3 Q | 2:49.2  | 5

## Notes

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1. ^ Some sources estimate that the PAAF picked 60 participants.[4]
2. ^ Enlisted as "José Padilla".[9]
3. ^ Enlisted as "Carlos Padilla".[9]
4. ^ Specifically Jose Padilla.[20]
5. ^ Specifically Carlos Padilla[21]

## References

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1. ^ "1932 Summer Olympics Overview". Olympedia. Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
2. ^ a b "Philippines (PHI)". Olympedia. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
3. ^ "1928 Summer Olympics Overview". Olympedia. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
4. ^ a b c "Philippines to Enter 1932 Games". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. September 29, 1931. Retrieved December 8, 2024 - via Newspapers.com.
5. ^ "History of the Philippine Olympic Committee". Philippine Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
6. ^ a b "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."
7. ^ United States Olympic Committee 1932, p. 202.
8. ^ United States Olympic Committee 1932, p. 392.
9. ^ a b c "Philippines at the 1932 Summer Olympics". Olympedia. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
10. ^ "José Padilla". Olympedia. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
11. ^ "Carlos Padilla". Olympedia. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
12. ^ "Walter Athletes Are Los Angeles Migrations 'from Many Toward World". Casper Star-Tribune. July 8, 1932. Retrieved December 10, 2024 - via Newspapers.com. "Six Philippine athletes and two coaches are aboard..."
13. ^ "Tom Keane Asserts Timing Devices on 10TH Olympics Los Angeles". The Butte Daily Post. July 9, 1932. Retrieved December 10, 2024 - via Newspapers.com. "To top off the ship load of athletes on the Tatsuta Mani this morning, the Philippine Islands sends a team of nine..."
14. ^ United States Olympic Committee 1932, p. 287.
15. ^ "Flagbearers for 1932 Summer Olympics". Olympedia. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
16. ^ a b c "1932 Summer Olympics venues". Olympedia. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
17. ^ "High Jump, Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
18. ^ "Flyweight (≤112 pounds), Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
19. ^ "Bantamweight (≤118 pounds), Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on August 22, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
20. ^ a b "Lightweight (≤135 pounds), Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
21. ^ a b "Welterweight (≤147 pounds), Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
22. ^ "100 metres Freestyle, Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
23. ^ "200 metres Breaststroke, Men". Olympedia. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
24. ^ United States Olympic Committee 1932, p. 598.

### Bibliography

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* The Tenth Olympiad, Los Angeles 1932 (PDF). United States Olympic Committee (Report). Wolfer Printing Company. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-10. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

## External links

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* Philippine Sports Commission
* Official Olympic Reports
* International Olympic Committee results database
* Olympics Philippine History

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