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.[1] They 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).
United States at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | USA |
NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
in Helsinki, Finland 19 July–3 August 1952 | |
Competitors | 286 (245 men and 41 women) in 18 sports |
Flag bearer | Norman C. Armitage |
Medals Ranked 1st |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
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 4.000 m Team Pursuit
Men's 3m Springboard
Women's 10m Platform
20 fencers represented the United States in 1952.
Italy | 8–0 | United States |
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Gimona 3', 51', 75' Pandolfini 16', 62' Venturi 27' Fontanesi 52' Mariani 87' |
Report |
Roster:
Coach: John Wood
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1952.
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1952.[2]
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.