Brazil at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Brazil at the 1948 Summer Olympics?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
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.[1] A Brazilian medal was won for the first time since the country's debut at the 1920 Summer Olympics, with a bronze by the men's basketball team. With seven consecutive victories, the basketball team only lost in the semifinals, against France. In the dispute for bronze, the team coached by Moacir Daiuto beat Mexico by 52 to 47, guaranteeing the first medal ever won by Brazilians not only in Basketball as also in a team sport.
Quick Facts Brazil at the 1948 Summer Olympics, IOC code ...
Brazil at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
---|---|
IOC code | BRA |
NOC | Brazilian Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in London | |
Competitors | 70 (59 men and 11 women) in 11 sports |
Flag bearer | Sylvio de Magalhães Padilha |
Medals Ranked 34th |
|
Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Close