| United States at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | USA |
| NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
| inHelsinki, Finland 19 July–3 August 1952 | |
| Competitors | 286 (245 men and 41 women) in 18 sports |
| Flag bearer | Norman C. Armitage |
| Medals Ranked 1st |
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| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
The United States competed at the 1952 Summer OlympicsinHelsinki, Finland. 286 competitors – 245 men and 41 women – took part in 133 events in 18 sports.[1] They won 76 medals (40 gold), including 6 podium sweeps; the highest number of medal sweeps in a single Olympiad by one country since World War II and still a record (though achieved a few more times since).
Men's 100 metres
Gold Medal) Gold MedalMen's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
Men's 4.000 m Team Pursuit
Men's 3m Springboard
Gold Medal)
Silver Medal)
Bronze Medal)Women's 10m Platform
Gold Medal) Silver Medal) Bronze Medal)20 fencers represented the United States in 1952.
Italy  | 8–0 |  United States |
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Gimona  3', 51', 75' Pandolfini 16', 62' Venturi 27' Fontanesi 52' Mariani 87' |
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Attendance: 15,342
Referee: Arthur Ellis (GBR)
Roster:
Coach: John Wood
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1952.
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1952.[2]
Six shooters represented the United States in 1952. Huelet Benner won gold in the 50 m pistol and Art Jackson won bronze in the 50 m rifle, prone.
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The United States hosted the 1904, 1932, 1984, 1996, and 2028 Summer Olympics, as well as the 1932, 1960, 1980, and 2002 Winter Olympics. The United States did not participate in 1980 due to a boycott. |
