The United States competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom. 300 competitors, 262 men and 38 women, took part in 126 events in 19 sports.[1]
United States at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | USA |
NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
in London | |
Competitors | 300 (262 men and 38 women) in 19 sports |
Flag bearer | Ralph Craig |
Medals Ranked 1st |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
By winning the women's high jump, Alice Coachman became the first black woman to clinch an Olympic gold medal.[2]
Nine cyclists represented the United States in 1948.
20 fencers represented the United States in 1948.
Roster
Head coach: Henry Goode as playing manager and Kurt Orban as playing coach
No. | Pos. | Player | DoB | Age | Caps | Club | Tournament games |
Tournament goals |
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HB | Donald Buck | September 26, 1916 | 31 | ? | Mt. Washington Club | 2 | 0 | |
Hughes Cauffman | October 29, 1916 | 0 | 0 | |||||
FW | Claus Gerson | November 12, 1917 | 30 | ? | New York Tennis and Hockey Club | 3 | 0 | |
FW | Henry Goode | June 7, 1918 | 30 | ? | 1 | 0 | ||
FW | Frederick Hewitt | September 16, 1916 | 31 | ? | Mt. Washington Club | 2 | 1 | |
HB | William Kurtz | December 18, 1917 | 30 | ? | Philadelphia Field Hockey Association | 2 | 0 | |
HB | Hendrick Lubbers | December 30, 1926 | 21 | ? | 3 | 0 | ||
FW | Harry Marcoplos | January 28, 1926 | 22 | ? | Baltimore Field Hockey Club | 3 | 0 | |
FW | Kurt Orban | August 6, 1916 | 31 | ? | Downtown Athletic Club | 3 | 0 | |
B | John Renwick | May 13, 1921 | 27 | ? | Rye Field Hockey Club | 3 | 0 | |
Phillip Schoettle | ? | 0 | 0 | |||||
HB | Sanders Sims | June 1, 1921 | 26 | ? | Philadelphia Hockey and Tennis Club | 1 | 0 | |
GK | John Slade | May 30, 1908 | 40 | ? | Westchester Field Hockey Club | 2 | 0 | |
B | Walter Stude | December 3, 1913 | 34 | ? | Baltimore Field Hockey Club | 3 | 0 | |
FW/HB/GK | Felix Ucko | January 4, 1919 | 32 | ? | New York Field Hockey Club | 3 | 0 | |
FW | William Wilson | October 26, 1917 | 30 | ? | Westchester Field Hockey Club | 2 | 0 |
Felix Ucko played in every match a different position.
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1948.
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1948.[3]
Twelve shooters represented the United States in 1948. In the 50 metre rifle event Art Cook won gold and Walter Tomsen won silver.