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1954 FIBA World Championship
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The 1954 FIBA World Championship (also called the 2nd World Basketball Championship – 1954) was the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. It was held by the International Basketball Federation, from 23 October to 5 November 1954. Brazil hosted the event at Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. Twelve nations participated in the tournament.[1][2]
Quick Facts FIBA Campeonato Mundial de Basquetebol Masculino de 1954, Tournament details ...
FIBA Campeonato Mundial de Basquetebol Masculino de 1954 | |
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![]() United States versus Brazil match | |
Tournament details | |
Host country | Brazil |
City | Rio de Janeiro |
Dates | 23 October – 5 November |
Officially opened by | Café Filho |
Teams | 12 |
Venue(s) | Ginásio do Maracanãzinho |
Final positions | |
Champions | ![]() |
Runners-up | ![]() |
Third place | ![]() |
Fourth place | ![]() |
Tournament statistics | |
Games played | 46 |
MVP | ![]() |
Top scorer | ![]() (18.7 points per game) |
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