| Portugal at the 1932 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | POR |
| NOC | Olympic Committee of Portugal |
| Website | www |
| in Los Angeles | |
| Competitors | 6 in 3 sports |
| Officials | 1 |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Portugal competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.
A delegation of six competitors (all men) participated in three sports [1] (lowest since Stockholm 1912); however, no medal was won.
Men's 100m:
Two male pentathletes represented Portugal in 1932.
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol (60 shots):
Men's 50m Rifle Prone:
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