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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1906 Intercalated Games |
The United States competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 300 competitors, 262 men and 38 women, took part in 126 events in 19 sports.
Nine cyclists, all male, represented the United States in 1948.
20 fencers, 17 men and 3 women, 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 male pentathletes represented the United States in 1948.
Twelve shooters represented the United States in 1948. In the 50 metre rifle event Art Cook won gold and Walter Tomsen won silver.