1948 in Sports - Olympic Games

Olympic Games

  • 1948 Summer Olympics takes place in London, United Kingdom
    • United States wins the most medals (84) and the most gold medals (38).
  • 1948 Winter Olympics takes place in St. Moritz, Switzerland
    • Norway and Sweden both win the most medals (10 each), and the most gold medals (4 each).

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