Switzerland at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Switzerland competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 186 competitors, 178 men and 8 women, took part in 98 events in 19 sports.[1] MedalistsAthleticsBasketballBoxingCanoeingCyclingEleven cyclists, all male, represented Switzerland in 1948. DivingEquestrianFencing19 fencers, 16 men and 3 women, represented Switzerland in 1948. GymnasticsHockeyModern pentathlonThree male pentathletes represented Switzerland in 1948. RowingSwitzerland had 19 male rowers participate in five out of seven rowing events in 1948.[2]
SailingShootingSeven shooters represented Switzerland in 1948. Emil Grünig won gold in the 300 metre rifle and Rudolf Schnyder won silver in the 50 metre pistol. SwimmingWater poloWeightliftingWrestlingArt competitionsReferences
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