Brazil at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
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IOC code | BRA | ||||||||
NOC | Brazilian Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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in London | |||||||||
Competitors | 70 (59 men and 11 women) in 11 sports | ||||||||
Flag bearer | Sylvio de Magalhães Padilha | ||||||||
Medals Ranked 34th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
Brazil competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. 70 competitors, 59 men and 11 women, took part in 41 events in 11 sports. A Brazilian medal was won for the first time since the country's debut at the 1920 Summer Olympics, with a bronze by the basketball team.
Ruben Ribeiro Male 37 Equestrianism
Seven fencers, all men, represented Brazil in 1948.
Three male pentathletes represented Brazil in 1948.
Seven shooters represented Brazil in 1948.