Basketball at the 1948 Summer Olympics was the second appearance of the sport of basketball as an official Olympic medal event. A total number of 23 nations entered the competition.
Scene of the USA v Argentina match
1948 Summer Olympics
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The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and officially branded as London 1948, were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, United
Basketball at the 1948 Summer Olympics
…Basketball at the 1948 Summer Olympics was the second appearance of the sport of basketball as an official Olympic medal event. A total number of 23 nations entered the competition. Olympic…
1948 London Olympic medals being minted at the works of John Pinches in Clapham
The XIV Olympic Games opens in London, 1948
Start of the 50 km walk
Gold medalist William Grut of Sweden (foreground) competing in the running component of the modern pentathlon.