Cross-country skiing at the 1952 Winter Olympics
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The 1952 Winter Olympics cross-country skiing competition consisted of three events for men (18 km, 50 km and 4 × 10 km relay) and the first women's cross-country competition at an Olympic Games, of 10 km. The competitions were held from Monday, 18 February to Saturday, 23 February 1952.[1]
| Cross-country skiing at the VI Olympic Winter Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Venue | Holmenkollen |
| Dates | 18–23 February |
| No. of events | 4 |
| Competitors | 138 from 19 nations |
Medal summary
Medal table
Men's events
Women's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km |
Lydia Wideman Finland |
Mirja Hietamies Finland |
Siiri Rantanen Finland |
Participating nations
A total of 138 cross-country skiers from 19 nations competed at the Oslo Games:[1]
Australia (2)
Austria (10)
Bulgaria (6)
Canada (2)
Czechoslovakia (5)
Finland (17)
France (8)
Germany (9)
Hungary (2)
Iceland (6)
Italy (11)
Japan (2)
Norway (15)
Poland (1)
Romania (9)
Sweden (15)
Switzerland (9)
United States (7)
Yugoslavia (2)
