1948 Winter Olympics
The 1948 Winter Olympic Games were held in St. Moritz, Switzerland and opened on January 30. St. Moritz was also the site of the 1928 Winter Olympics.
These Games were the first in twelve years, as none were held during World War II.
- Opening ceremonies held: (date)
- Closing ceremonies held: (date)
- Number of nations participating: 28
- Number of athletes participating: 669
- Athlete who took the Athlete's Oath: (name)
- Judge who took the Judge's Oath: (name)
- Person who lit the Olympic Torch: (name)
Highlights
- Dick Button became the first American to win a figure skating title for the United States, and also became the first figure skater to perform a double axel during an Olympic figure skating event.
Medals awarded
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Medal standings (gold/silver/bronze total)
- Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland all earned 10 medals in the competition, making all three countries tie for the most medals in the Olympics in 1948. Specific totals are not yet available.
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