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London 1948 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Games of the XIV Olympiad
Date July 29, 1948 - August 14, 1948
Location London • United Kingdom • England

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Abraham Abe Greenhalgh of Great Britain stands on a platform, arms fully extended overhead, lifting a barbell during the bantamweight weightlifting event at the 1948 London Olympics.
Fanny Blankers-Koen leaps over a hurdle ahead of other runners during the 80-metre hurdles race at the 1948 London Olympics, with a stadium crowd in the background.
Alice Coachman
Olympic gold medalist Victoria Draves
Diver Sammy Lee is presented with a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics in London
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Ewell, Barney: at the 1948 Olympics
Mal Whitfield winning a gold medal for the U.S. team in the 400-metre relay at the 1948 Olympic Games in London
Mal Whitfield smiles and holds his medal in its box after winning the 800-metre race at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, with a stadium crowd in the background.
Olympic medals hang against a blurry background.
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