Chile at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands was the nation's fifth appearance out of eight editions of the Summer Olympic Games. The all-male national team of 38 athletes competed in 22 events in 6 sports. This edition marked Chile's first Olympic medal in the silver category. Medalists Athletics 8 athletes, all men, represented Chile in 1928. It was the nation's 5th appearance in the sport, in which Chile had competed each time the nation appeared at the Games. Chile won its first Olympic medal—in any sport—when Manuel Plaza took silver in the men's marathon. Track and road events Field events Boxing 4 boxers, all men, represented Chile in 1928. It was the nation's 2nd appearance in the sport. Díaz matched Chile's best ever finish in boxing, reaching the quarterfinals. Cycling Five cyclists (all in track), all men, represented Chile in 1928. It was the nation's 3rd appearance in the sport. Track cycling Time trial Match races Fencing Six fencers, all men, represented Chile in 1928. It was the nation's 2nd appearance in the sport. Football ;Summary Men's tournament Chile competed in men's football for the first time in 1928. The team lost its first match against Portugal, 4–2, and were eliminated from the single-elimination tournament. Chile also played in a consolation tournament, defeating Mexico before playing the Netherlands to a full-time draw. After a coin toss the Netherlands were declared winners and were handed the trophy which had been on offer (by the NVB), but gave it to Chile to take home as a 'memento' of the Netherlands, the Olympic Games and their Dutch football friends. Team roster Preliminary round Consolation tournament, First round Consolation tournament, Final Swimming 4 swimmers, all men, represented Chile in 1928. It was the nation's debut appearance in the sport. References External links Official Olympic Reports International Olympic Committee results database Nations at the 1928 Summer Olympics 1928 Olymp