| Norway at the 1932 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | NOR |
| NOC | Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports |
| Website | www |
| in Los Angeles | |
| Competitors | 7 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Olav Sunde (athletics) |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Norway competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. It was the first time that no Norwegian athletes won any medals at the Games.
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