Finland at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | FIN |
NOC | Finnish Olympic Committee |
Website | sport |
in Helsinki | |
Competitors | 258 (228 men, 30 women) in 18 sports |
Flag bearer | Väinö Suvivuo |
Medals Ranked 8th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Finland was the host nation for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. 258 competitors, 228 men and 30 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports. [1] The nation won 22 medals.
Men's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
Men's 3m Springboard
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Finland had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1952. [2]
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Events of 2019 in Finland.