Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put
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The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Twenty-four athletes from 15 nations competed.[1] The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The competition was held on 3 August. The final was won by American Wilbur Thompson. Thompson's compatriots, Jim Delaney and Jim Fuchs took 2nd and 3rd place.[2] It was the ninth time that an American had won the event, and the fifth time that the Americans had swept the medals.
Quick Facts Men's shot put at the Games of the XIV Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's shot put at the Games of the XIV Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Wembley Stadium | |||||||||
Dates | 3 August (qualifying and final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 24 from 15 nations | |||||||||
Winning distance | 17.12 OR | |||||||||
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