United States at the 1952 Summer Olympics
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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).
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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 |
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