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Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metres
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The men's 200 metres sprint event at the 1952 Olympic Games took place between July 22 and July 23. There were 71 competitors from 35 nations.[1] The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The final was won by 0.16 seconds by American Andy Stanfield.[2] Americans also took silver (Thane Baker) and bronze (Jim Gathers) as the United States swept the medals in the event for the third time (1904, 1932).
Quick Facts Men's 200 metres at the Games of the XV Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 200 metres at the Games of the XV Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Helsinki Olympic Stadium | |||||||||
Dates | July 22 (heats and quarterfinals) July 23 (semifinals and final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 71 from 35 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 20.7 =OR | |||||||||
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