Cuba competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. It was the first time in 20 years that Cuban athletes competed at the Olympic Games. 53 competitors, all men, took part in 31 events in 12 sports.[2]
| Cuba at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | CUB |
| NOC | Cuban Olympic Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 53 (53 men and 0 women) in 12 sports |
| Flag bearer | Raúl García[1] |
| Medals Ranked 28th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Medalists
edit| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Carlos de Cárdenas Carlos de Cárdenas Jr. |
Sailing | Men's Star | August 12 |
Athletics
editBasketball
editCycling
editOne male cyclist represented Cuba in 1948.
- Reinaldo Paseiro
- Reinaldo Paseiro
Diving
editFencing
editSix fencers, all men, represented Cuba in 1948.
Gymnastics
editRowing
editCuba had five male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1948.[3]
Sailing
editShooting
editSeven shooters represented Cuba in 1948.
Swimming
editMen's 100 metres Freestyle
Weightlifting
editWrestling
editReferences
edit- ^ "Flagbearers for Cuba". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Cuba at the 1948 London Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Cuba Rowing at the 1948 London Summer Games". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
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