| South Africa at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | RSA (ZAF used at these Games) |
| NOC | South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee |
| in Helsinki | |
| Competitors | 64 (60 men and 4 women) in 13 sports |
| Flag bearer | Schalk Booysen [1] |
| Medals Ranked 12th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Union of South Africa competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 64 competitors, 60 men and 4 women, took part in 59 events in 13 sports. [2]
South Africa was represented in athletics by 10 men and 4 women.
Men:
Women:
Silver Medal
Gold MedalSouth Africa was represented in boxing by 8 men.
Bronze Medal Bronze Medal Silver Medal Bronze MedalSouth Africa was represented in cycling by 5 men.
Men's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
Bronze Medal)Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
Men's 4.000m Team Pursuit
Silver Medal)One male diver represented South Africa in 1952.
Men's 3m Springboard
South Africa was represented in gymnastics by three men in 7 out of 8 events, not having enough competitors to take part in the team all-around.
One male pentathlete represented South Africa in 1952.
South Africa had five male rowers participating in two out of seven rowing events in 1952. [3]
South Africa entered two of the five sailing classes with four men.
One male shooter represented South Africa in 1952.
South Africa was represented in 8 of the 11 swimming events by five men and one woman. [4]
Men's 4 × 200 metres freestyle relay
Gold Medal)The South African men's water polo team finished in 9th place.
South Africa was represented in weightlifting by four men.
South Africa was represented by 5 male wrestlers.
Men's freestyle
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