United States at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | USA |
NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
in London | |
Competitors | 300 (262 men and 38 women) in 19 sports |
Flag bearer | Ralph Craig |
Medals Ranked 1st |
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Summer Olympics appearances ( overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
The United States competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom. 300 competitors, 262 men and 38 women, took part in 126 events in 19 sports. [1]
By winning the women's high jump, Alice Coachman became the first black woman to clinch an Olympic gold medal. [2]
Nine cyclists represented the United States in 1948.
20 fencers represented the United States in 1948.
Roster
Head coach: Henry Goode as playing manager and Kurt Orban as playing coach
Felix Ucko played in every match a different position.
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1948.
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1948. [3]
Twelve shooters represented the United States in 1948. In the 50 metre rifle event Art Cook won gold and Walter Tomsen won silver.
United States at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | USA |
NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
in London | |
Competitors | 300 (262 men and 38 women) in 19 sports |
Flag bearer | Ralph Craig |
Medals Ranked 1st |
|
Summer Olympics appearances ( overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
The United States competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom. 300 competitors, 262 men and 38 women, took part in 126 events in 19 sports. [1]
By winning the women's high jump, Alice Coachman became the first black woman to clinch an Olympic gold medal. [2]
Nine cyclists represented the United States in 1948.
20 fencers represented the United States in 1948.
Roster
Head coach: Henry Goode as playing manager and Kurt Orban as playing coach
Felix Ucko played in every match a different position.
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1948.
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1948. [3]
Twelve shooters represented the United States in 1948. In the 50 metre rifle event Art Cook won gold and Walter Tomsen won silver.