Trinidad and Tobago at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
Trinidad and Tobago at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | TTO (TRI used at these Games) |
NOC | Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in London | |
Competitors | 5 in 3 sports |
Flag bearer | Wilfred Tull[1] |
Officials | 4 |
Medals Ranked 28th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
British West Indies (1960 S) |
Trinidad and Tobago competed at the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee sent five athletes and four officials to represent the nation in three sports.[2] Errol Knowles was the Chef de Mission.
Medalists
Silver
- Rodney Wilkes — Weightlifting, Men's Featherweight
Athletics
- Men's 100 metres
- George Lewis
- Men's 200 metres
- George Lewis
- Men's 800 metres
- Men's 1500 metres
- Men's 5000 metres
- Men's 10000 metres
A.E. Browne – Manager/Coach
Cycling
- Compton Gonsalves — 1:32 (17th place)
Laurie Rogers – Manager/Coach
Weightlifting
- Men's Featherweight
- Rodney Wilkes — 317.5 kg (silver medal)
Lionel Seemungal – Manager/Coach
References
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