United States at the 1948 Summer Olympics
United States at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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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]
Medalists
Athletics
By winning the women's high jump, Alice Coachman became the first black woman to clinch an Olympic gold medal.[2]
Basketball
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Nine cyclists represented the United States in 1948.
- Frank Brilando
- Ed Lynch
- Chester Nelsen
- Wendell Rollins
- Frank Brilando
- Ed Lynch
- Chester Nelsen
- Wendell Rollins
- Time trial
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
20 fencers represented the United States in 1948.
- Nate Lubell, Austin Prokop
- Norman Lewis
- Joe de Capriles
- Albert Wolff
- Maria Cerra
- Jan York-Romary
- Helena Dow
Football
- Results
- U.S. 0-9 Italy
Roster
Gymnastics
Hockey
Head coach: Henry Goode as playing manager and Kurt Orban as playing coach
Felix Ucko played in every match a different position.
Modern pentathlon
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1948.
Rowing
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1948.[3]
- John B. Kelly Jr.
- Ian Turner
- David Turner
- James Hardy
- George Ahlgren
- Lloyd Butler
- David Brown
- Justus Smith
- John Stack
- Ralph Purchase (cox)
Sailing
Shooting
Twelve shooters represented the United States in 1948. In the 50 metre rifle event
- Joe Benner
- Walter Walsh
- Quentin Brooks
- Emmett Swanson
- Art Jackson
- Frank Parsons, Jr.
- 50 metre rifle
- Art Cook
- Walter Tomsen
- Harry Cail
Swimming
Water polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
- ^ "United States at the 1948 London Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2010.
- ^ "Athletics at the 1948 London Summer Games: Women's High Jump". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "United States Rowing at the 1948 London Summer Games". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved March 13, 2018.