Guatemala at the 1952 Summer Olympics
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| Guatemala at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | GUA |
| NOC | Guatemalan Olympic Committee |
| in Helsinki | |
| Competitors | 21 in 6 sports |
| Flag bearer | Doroteo Flores[1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Guatemala competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 21 competitors, 20 men and 1 woman, took part in 26 events in 6 sports.[2]
Cycling
- Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
- Final – 1:18.9 (→ 24th place)
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
- Gustavo Martínez – 26th place
Fencing
Three fencers, all men, represented Guatemala in 1952.
Shooting
Three shooters represented Guatemala in 1952.
Swimming
- Men
Ranks given are within the heat.
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| José Valdes | 100 m freestyle | 1:04.5 | 6 | Did not advance | |||
