Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Games of the XV Olympiad
Date	July 19, 1952 - August 3, 1952
Location	Finland • Helsinki

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Patricia McCormick of the United States Olympic team in a striped swimsuit, tightly tucked mid-dive during the springboard event at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games.

Emil Zatopek, wearing bib number 203, leads Alain Mimoun, number 207, on a track during the 1952 Olympic 5000m race, with a stadium crowd in the background.

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Tommy Kono at the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games

Weightlifting winners' podium at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games

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