Turkey at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Turkey competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 58 competitors, 57 men and 1 woman, took part in 42 events in 7 sports.[1]
| Turkey at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | TUR |
| NOC | Turkish National Olympic Committee |
| Website | olimpiyat |
| in London | |
| Competitors | 58 in 7 sports |
| Medals Ranked 7th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Nasuh Akar | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle 52 – 57 kg (bantamweight) |
| Gold | Gazanfer Bilge | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle 57 – 63 kg (featherweight) |
| Gold | Celal Atik | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle 63 – 67 kg (lightweight) |
| Gold | Yasar Dogu | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle 67 – 73 kg (welterweight) |
| Gold | Ahmet Kireççi | Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman + 87 kg (super heavyweight) |
| Gold | Mehmet Oktav | Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 57 – 61 kg (featherweight) |
 Silver | Halit Balamir | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle - 52 kg (flyweight) |
| Silver | Adil Candemir | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle 73 – 79 kg (middleweight) |
| Silver | Kenan Olcay | Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman - 52 kg (flyweight) |
| Silver | Muhlis Tayfur | Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 73 – 79 kg (middleweight) |
 Bronze | Halil Kaya | Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 52 – 57 kg (bantamweight) |
| Bronze | Ruhi Sarıalp | Athletics | Men's Triple Jump |
Athletics
Cycling
Four cyclists, all male, represented Turkey in 1948
Equestrian
Fencing
Six fencers, all men, represented Turkey in 1948.
Football
Wrestling
Art competitions
References
- "Turkey at the 1948 London Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
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