1932 in Sports - Olympic Games

Olympic Games

1932 Winter Olympics

  • The 1932 Winter Olympics takes place at Lake Placid
  • United States team wins the most medals (12) and the most gold medals (6)

1932 Summer Olympics

  • The 1932 Summer Olympics takes place at Los Angeles
  • United States team wins the most medals (103) and the most gold medals (41)

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