Finland at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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IOC code | FIN | ||||||||
NOC | Finnish Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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in Helsinki | |||||||||
Competitors | 258 (228 men, 30 women) in 18 sports | ||||||||
Flag bearer | Väinö Suvivuo | ||||||||
Medals Ranked 8th |
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1906 Intercalated Games |
Finland was the host nation for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. 258 competitors, 228 men and 30 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports. The nation won 22 medals.
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
11 fencers, 8 men and 3 women, represented Finland in 1952.
Three male pentathletes represented Finland in 1952, winning bronze in the team event.
Eleven shooters represented Finland in 1952. Vilho Ylönen won a silver medal in the 50 m rifle, three positions and Tauno Mäki won a bronze medal in the 100m running deer.