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What country won the 1948 Olympics?

What country won the 1948 Olympics?

The United States and France reached the final which was won by the Americans 65–21 to claim the gold medal. This was the second of the United States’ seven consecutive gold medals in Olympic men’s and women’s basketball.

Who won the 400m hurdles at the 1968 Olympics?

David Hemery
Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men’s 400 metres hurdles

Men’s 400 metres hurdles at the Games of the XIX Olympiad
Winning time 48.1 WR
Medalists
David Hemery Great Britain Gerhard Hennige West Germany John Sherwood Great Britain
1972 →

What do you mean by 400 meters hurdles final at 1984 Olympics?

Moses’ gold was the United States’ 13th victory in the event. Moses was the sixth man to win multiple medals in the event, and the second to win multiple golds….Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men’s 400 metres hurdles.

Men’s 400 metres hurdles at the Games of the XXIII Olympiad
Competitors 45 from 30 nations
Winning time 47.75
Medalists

Where did the Olympics take place in 1948?

London
1948 Summer Olympics/Location

Which was the first gold in India?

Abhinav Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold while the 1932 Games marked the legendary Major Dhyan Chand’s second title.

Who won the 400 meters in Mexico City?

Lee Edward Evans
Lee Evans, in full Lee Edward Evans, (born February 25, 1947, Madera, California, U.S.—died May 19, 2021, Lagos, Nigeria), American runner who won two gold medals at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. His victory in the 400-metre event there set a world record that lasted for two decades.

Who won the 400 meters in Mexico City 1968?

The men’s 400 metres was an event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City….Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men’s 400 metres.

Men’s 400 metres at the Games of the XIX Olympiad
Competitors 55 from 36 nations
Winning time 43.8 WR
Medalists
Lee Evans United States Larry James United States Ron Freeman United States

Why was Germany and Japan banned from the 1948 Olympics?

Germany and Japan – 1948 London Olympics In 1948, both Germany and Japan were barred from the London Olympic Games for their participation in World War II. The Soviet Union was invited to participate but turned the invitation down.