1948 Summer Olympics

The Games of the XIV Olympiad were held in 1948 in London, United Kingdom. After a hiatus of 12 years caused by the outbreak of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics to be held since the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. The 1940 games had been scheduled for Tokyo, and later Helsinki as WWII started; no plans were made to hold games in 1944.

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1948 - London - United Kingdom - World War II - 1936 Summer Olympics - Berlin - Tokyo - Helsinki - WWII

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Games of the XIV Olympiad

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Nations participating59

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Athletes participating4,099 (3,714 men, 385 women)

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Events136 in 17 sports

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Opening ceremoniesJuly 29, 1948

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July 29 - 1948

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Closing ceremoniesAugust 14, 1948

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August 14 - 1948

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Officially opened byHM King George VI

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Athlete's OathDon Finlay

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Athlete's Oath - Don Finlay

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Judge's Oath:-

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Olympic TorchJohn Mark

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Olympic Torch - John Mark

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StadiumWembley Stadium

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Stadium - Wembley Stadium

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