Rowing at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Men's eight
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The men's eight competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles took place at the Long Beach Marine Stadium.[1] It was held from 10 to 13 August.[2] There were 8 boats (72 competitors) from 8 nations, with each nation limited to a single boat in the event.[2] The event was won by the United States, the nation's fourth consecutive and sixth overall victory; the Americans had won every time they competed (missing 1908 and 1912). Silver went to Italy, that nation's second medal in the men's eight after a bronze in 1924. Canada repeated as bronze medalists, stretching their podium streak in the event to three Games.
Men's eight at the Games of the X Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Long Beach Marine Stadium | |||||||||
Dates | August 10–13 | |||||||||
Competitors | 72 from 8 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 6:37.6 | |||||||||
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