Latvia at the 1928 Winter Olympics
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| Latvia at the 1928 Winter Olympics | |
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| IOC code | LAT |
| NOC | Latvian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in St. Moritz | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Alberts Rumba (speed skating) |
| Medals |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Soviet Union (1956–1988) | |
Latvia participated at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland, held between 11 and 19 February 1928. The country's participation in the Games marked its second appearance at the Winter Olympics since its debut in the previous Games.
The Latvian team consisted of a lone athlete Alberts Rumba who competed across three events in speed skating. Rumba also served as the country's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony. Latvia did not win any medal in the Games.
The 1924 Winter Olympics marked Latvia's first participation in the Olympic Games. After the nation made its debut in the Winter Olympics at the previous Games, this edition of the Games in 1928 marked the nation's second appearance at the Winter Games.[1]
The 1928 Winter Olympics was held in St. Moritz, Switzerland, between 11 and 19 February 1928.[2][3] The Latvian delegation consisted of a lone athlete Alberts Rumba.[4][5] Rumba also served as the country's flag-bearer in the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony.[6] Latvia did not win any medal in the Games.[1][7]
Competitors
Latvia sent a single athlete who competed in three events in a single sport at the Games.[4][5]
| Sport | Men | Women | Athletes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed skating | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |