Chile at the 1948 Summer Olympics
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| Chile at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | CHI |
| NOC | Chilean Olympic Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 54 (50 men and 4 women) in 9 sports |
| Flag bearer | Mario Recordón |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Chile at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England was the nation's eighth appearance out of eleven editions of the Summer Olympic Games. The nation was represented by a team of 54 athletes, 50 males and 4 females, that competed in 27 events in 8 sports.[1]
Basketball
- Men's Team Competition
- Preliminary Round (Group B)
- Defeated China (44–39)
- Defeated Iraq (100–18)
- Defeated Philippines (68–39)
- Lost to Belgium (36–38)
- Lost to South Korea (21–28)
- Quarterfinals
- Lost to France (52–53)
- Classification Matches
- 5th/8th place: Defeated Czechoslovakia (38–36)
- 5th/6th place: Lost to Uruguay (32–50) → Sixth place
Boxing
Cycling
Four cyclists, all men, represented Chile in 1948.
Diving
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | ||
| Günther Mund | 3 m springboard | 68.08 | 26 |
Fencing
Three fencers, all men, represented Chile in 1948.
Modern pentathlon
Two male pentathletes represented Chile in 1948.
Shooting
Four shooters represented Chile in 1948.
