British Guiana at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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British Guiana (now Guyana) competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. Four competitors, all men, took part in seven events in three sports.[1] It was the first time that the nation competed at the Olympic Games.
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| British Guiana at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
Flag of British Guiana | |
| IOC code | BGU |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of British Guiana |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 4 in 3 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Athletics
- Key
- Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser
- Men
- Track & road events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Charles Thompson | 100 m | Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | |||||
- Field events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Charles Thompson | Long jump | 6.580 | 19 | Did not advance | |
| Charles Thompson | Triple jump | DNS | Did not advance | ||
Cycling
One cyclist represented British Guiana in 1948.
