Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics information
Sporting event delegation
Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Flag of the United Kingdom
IOC code
GBR
NOC
British Olympic Association
in London
Competitors
404 (335 men and 68 women) in 21 sports
Flag bearer
John Emrys Lloyd
Medals Ranked 12th
Gold
3
Silver
14
Bronze
6
Total
23
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
1896
1900
1904
1908
1912
1920
1924
1928
1932
1936
1948
1952
1956
1960
1964
1968
1972
1976
1980
1984
1988
1992
1996
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed as the host nation for the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. It was the second time that the United Kingdom had hosted the Summer Olympic Games, equalling the record of France and the United States to that point. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 404 competitors, 335 men and 68 women, took part in 139 events in 21 sports.[1]
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