Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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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 |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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]