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Ireland at the 1948 Summer Olympics
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Ireland competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. It was the first time that the country had competed in the Summer Olympics since 1932. A dispute between rival Irish Athletics governing bodies saw many Irish athletes barred from taking part in the Athletics competitions.[2] 72 competitors, 68 men and 4 women, took part in 32 events in 9 sports.[3]
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Athletics
Basketball
Ireland made their only Olympic basketball appearance to date, losing all five of their games and finishing last of 23 teams.[4]
Boxing
Diving
- Men
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Equestrian
Fencing
Five fencers, four men and one woman, represented Ireland in 1948.
Football
Rowing
Ireland had nine male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1948.[5]
Sailing
Art competitions
References
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