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United States at the 1952 Summer Olympics

United States at the
1952 Summer Olympics
US flag 48 stars.svg
IOC code USA
NOC United States Olympic Committee
in Helsinki
Competitors 286 (245 men and 41 women) in 18 sports
Flag bearer Norman Armitage
Medals
Ranked 1st
Gold Silver Bronze Total
40 19 17 76
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

The United States competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 286 competitors - 245 men and 41 women - took part in 133 events in 18 sports. It won 76 medals (40 gold), including 6 podium sweeps; the highest number of medal sweeps in a single Olympiad by one country since World War II and still a record (though achieved a few more times since).

Men's 100 metres

Men's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)

Men's 1.000m Time Trial

Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race

Men's 3m Springboard

Women's 10m Platform

20 fencers, 17 men and 3 women, represented the United States in 1952.

Results:

Roster:

Coach: John Wood

Three male pentathletes represented the United States in 1952.

Six shooters represented the United States in 1952. Huelet Benner won gold in the 50 m pistol and Art Jackson won bronze in the 50 m rifle, prone.


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