| Cuba at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | CUB |
| NOC | Cuban Olympic Committee |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 53 (53 men and 0 women) in 12 sports |
| Flag bearer | Raúl García[1] |
| Medals Ranked 28th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Cuba competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. It was the first time in 20 years that Cuban athletes competed at the Olympic Games. 53 competitors, all men, took part in 31 events in 12 sports.[2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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 Silver |
Carlos de Cárdenas Carlos de Cárdenas Jr. |
Sailing | Men's Star | August 12 |
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Main article: Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Basketball at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Cycling at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
One male cyclist represented Cuba in 1948.
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Main article: Diving at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
Six fencers, all men, represented Cuba in 1948.
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Main article: Gymnastics at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Rowing at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
Cuba had five male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1948.[3]
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Main article: Sailing at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Shooting at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
Seven shooters represented Cuba in 1948.
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Main article: Swimming at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
Men's 100 metres Freestyle
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Main article: Weightlifting at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Wrestling at the 1948 Summer Olympics |
