Argentina at the 1948 Summer Olympics
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Argentina
competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London
, England
. 199 competitors, 188 men and 11 women, took part in 101 events in 16 sports.
Men's 200 metres
Men's 400 metres
Men's 800 metres
Men's 1,500 metres
Men's 10,000 metres
Men's Marathon
Men's 110 metres Hurdles
Men's 400 metres Hurdles
Men's 4×100 metres Relay
Men's 4×400 metres Relay
Men's 50 kilometres Walk
Men's Long Jump
Men's Shot Put
Men's Discus Throw
Men's Hammer Throw
Men's Javelin Throw
Men's Decathlon
Women's 100 metres
Women's 80 metres Hurdles
Women's Long Jump
Women's Shot Put
Women's Discus Throw
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. 199 competitors, 188 men and 11 women, took part in 101 events in 16 sports.
Gold
- Delfo CabreraDelfo CabreraDelfo Cabrera Gómez was an Argentine athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1948 Summer Olympics in one of the most dramatic finishes in athletics history.-Biography:...
— AthleticsAthletics at the 1948 Summer OlympicsAt the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, 33 athletics events were contested, 24 for men and 9 for women. Three events made their Olympic debut at these Games: women's 200 metres, women's long jump and women's shot put...
, Men's Marathon
- Pascual PérezPascual Pérez (boxing)Pascual Nicolás Pérez was an Argentine flyweight boxer. Pérez was born in Tupungato in the Mendoza Province of Argentina, he went on to make history by becoming Argentina's first world boxing champion....
— BoxingBoxing at the 1948 Summer Olympics-Medal table:-Medal summary:...
, Men's Flyweight
- Rafael Iglesias — BoxingBoxing at the 1948 Summer Olympics-Medal table:-Medal summary:...
, Men's Heavyweight
Silver
- Noemí Simonetto de Portela — AthleticsAthletics at the 1948 Summer OlympicsAt the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, 33 athletics events were contested, 24 for men and 9 for women. Three events made their Olympic debut at these Games: women's 200 metres, women's long jump and women's shot put...
, Women's Long Jump
- Carlos Diaz Sáenz — ShootingShooting at the 1948 Summer OlympicsShooting at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London comprised four events.-Medal count:- 300 metre rifle three positions :-50 metre rifle prone:-50 metre pistol:-25 metre rapid fire pistol:-References:*...
, Men's Rapid-Fire Pistol
- Enrique Sieburger, Sr.Enrique Sieburger, Sr.Enrique Conrado Sieburger, Sr. was an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics....
, Julio SieburgerJulio SieburgerJulio Christian Sieburger was an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Olympics....
, Emilio HompsEmilio HompsEmilio Carlos Homps is an Argentine former Olympic sailor who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He won a silver medal in the 6 metre class event, alongside teammates Enrique Sieburger, Sr., Rufino Rodríguez de la Torre, Rodolfo Rivademar, Julio Sieburger, and Enrique Sieburger, Jr....
, Rodolfo RivademarRodolfo RivademarRodolfo Rivademar is an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist.He was a member of the Argentine crew on Djinn that received a silver medal in the 6 metre class at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.-References:...
, and Rufino Rodríguez de la TorreRufino Rodríguez de la TorreRufino Rodríguez de la Torre is a Argentinan sailor. He won a silver medal in the 6 metre class at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:* at sports-reference.com...
— SailingSailing at the 1948 Summer OlympicsSailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad (1896 Olympics in Athens Greece. With the exception of 1904...
, Men's 6 Meter Class Team Competition
Bronze
- Gualberto Cia — BoxingBoxing at the 1948 Summer Olympics-Medal table:-Medal summary:...
, Men's Light Heavyweight
Athletics
Men's 100 metres- Gerardo Bönnhoff
- Fernando Lapuente
- Carlos Isaac
Men's 200 metres
- Gerardo Bönnhoff
- Guillermo Geary
Men's 400 metres
- Antonio Pocovi
- Guillermo Evans
Men's 800 metres
- Adán Torres
- Guillermo Avalos
Men's 1,500 metres
- Melchor Palmeiro
Men's 10,000 metres
- Ricardo BraloRicardo BraloRicardo R. Bralo is a retired long-distance runner from Argentina, who won the gold medal in the men's 5.000 metres event at the 1951 Pan American Games. He represented his native country at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.-References:*...
- Eusebio Guiñez
Men's Marathon
- Delfo CabreraDelfo CabreraDelfo Cabrera Gómez was an Argentine athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1948 Summer Olympics in one of the most dramatic finishes in athletics history.-Biography:...
- Eusebio Guiñez
- Alberto Sensini
Men's 110 metres Hurdles
- Alberto Triulzi
Men's 400 metres Hurdles
- Hermenegildo Alberti
Men's 4×100 metres Relay
- Gerardo Bönnhoff, Alberto Biedermann, Carlos Isaac, and Fernando Lapuente
Men's 4×400 metres Relay
- Antonio Pocovi, Hermenegildo Alberti, Guillermo Evans, and Guillermo Avalos
Men's 50 kilometres Walk
- Sixto Ibánez
Men's Long Jump
- Enrique KistenmacherEnrique KistenmacherEnrique Alberto Kistenmacher is a former Argentine decathlete.At the 1948 Summer Olympics he finished fourth in decathlon and tenth in long jump. He became South American decathlon champion in 1947 and 1949. In long jump he became South American champion in 1949 and won the bronze medal in 1947....
Men's Shot Put
- Emilio Malchiodi
- Juan Kahnert
Men's Discus Throw
- Emilio Malchiodi
Men's Hammer Throw
- Juan Fuse
Men's Javelin Throw
- Ricardo Héber
Men's Decathlon
- Enrique KistenmacherEnrique KistenmacherEnrique Alberto Kistenmacher is a former Argentine decathlete.At the 1948 Summer Olympics he finished fourth in decathlon and tenth in long jump. He became South American decathlon champion in 1947 and 1949. In long jump he became South American champion in 1949 and won the bronze medal in 1947....
Women's 100 metres
- Noemí Simonetto de Portela
Women's 80 metres Hurdles
- Noemí Simonetto de Portela
Women's Long Jump
- Noemí Simonetto de Portela
Women's Shot Put
- Ingeborg MelloIngeborg MelloIngeborg Mello de Preiss was a female track and field athlete from Argentina, competing in the discus throw and the shot put. She represented her native country twice at the Summer Olympics: 1948 and 1952. She won the gold medal in the women's discus throw and the shot put event at the 1951 Pan...
Women's Discus Throw
- Ingeborg MelloIngeborg MelloIngeborg Mello de Preiss was a female track and field athlete from Argentina, competing in the discus throw and the shot put. She represented her native country twice at the Summer Olympics: 1948 and 1952. She won the gold medal in the women's discus throw and the shot put event at the 1951 Pan...
Basketball
Men's Team Competition- Preliminary Round (Group C)
- Defeated Egypt (57-38)
- Defeated Switzerland (49-23)
- Lost to United States (57-59)
- Defeated Peru (42-34)
- Lost to Czechoslovakia (41-45)
- Classification Matches
- 9th/16th place: Lost to Philippines (43-45)
- 13th/16th place: Lost to Cuba (34-35)
- 15th/16th place: Defeated Hungary (walk-over) → Fifteenth place
- Team Roster
- Raúl Calvo
- Leopoldo ContarbioLeopoldo ContarbioLeopoldo Contarbio was an Argentine basketball player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics....
- Oscar FurlongOscar FurlongOscar Alberto Furlong was an Argentine basketball player and World Champion who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics....
- Ricardo González
- Manuel Guerrero
- Raúl Lledo
- León Martinetti
- Rubern Menini
- Jorge Nure
- Oscar Perez Cattaneo
- Arturo Ruffa
- Juan Carlos Uder
- Tomás Vio
- Bruno Varani
- Fabián Crespo
Fencing
19 fencers, 16 men and 3 women, represented Argentina in 1948.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 3, 1948 to August 4, 1948. 63 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Félix GalimiFélix GalimiFélix Galimi was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Manuel TorrenteManuel TorrenteManuel Torrente was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Fulvio GalimiFulvio GalimiFulvio Galimi is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 30, 1948 to July 31, 1948...
- José RodríguezJosé Rodríguez (fencer)José Rodríguez was an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Fulvio GalimiFulvio GalimiFulvio Galimi is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Manuel TorrenteManuel TorrenteManuel Torrente was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Félix GalimiFélix GalimiFélix Galimi was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 7, 1948 to August 9, 1948. 66 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Raúl Saucedo
- Antonio VillamilAntonio VillamilAntonio Villamil was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Vito SimonettiVito SimonettiVito Simonetti was an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 5, 1948 to August 6, 1948...
- Vito SimonettiVito SimonettiVito Simonetti was an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Antonio VillamilAntonio VillamilAntonio Villamil was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Raúl Saucedo, Floro DíazFloro DíazFloro Díaz was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jorge BalzaJorge BalzaJorge Balza was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Adolfo Guido LavalleAdolfo Guido LavalleAdolfo Guido Lavalle was an Argentine fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 12, 1948 to August 13, 1948. 60 fencers from 24 nations competed.-Results:...
- Edgardo PominiEdgardo PominiEdgardo Pomini is an Argentine fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Fernando HuergoFernando HuergoFernando Huergo was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jorge CermesoniJorge CermesoniJorge Cermesoni was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 10, 1948 to August 11, 1948...
- Manuel AgüeroManuel AgüeroManuel Agüero was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, José D'AndreaJosé D'AndreaJosé D'Andrea was an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Edgardo PominiEdgardo PominiEdgardo Pomini is an Argentine fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jorge CermesoniJorge CermesoniJorge Cermesoni was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948.-References:...
, Fernando HuergoFernando HuergoFernando Huergo was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Daniel SandeDaniel SandeDaniel Sande was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31, 1948 to August 2, 1948. 39 fencers from 15 nations competed.-Results:...
- Irma de AntequedaIrma de AntequedaIrma de Antequeda was an Argentine fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Elsa IrigoyenElsa IrigoyenElsa Irigoyen was an Argentine fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nélida FulloneNélida FulloneNélida Fullone was an Argentine fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Hockey
Men's Team Competition- Team Roster
- Roberto Anderson
- Oscar Arata
- Luis Bianchi
- Juan Brigo
- Guillermo Dolan
- Carlos Mercali
- Roberto Marquez
- Tomás Quinn
- Valerio Sánchez
- Luis Scally
- Tomás Scally
- Oscar Vinnue
- Tomás Wade
- Jorge Wilson
- Antonio Zucchi
- Víctor Aubert
Water polo
Men's Team Competition- Team Roster
- Osvaldo Codaro
- Luis Diez
- Ladislao Fijaldauskas
- Anival Filiberti
- Ruben Maidana
- Hugo Prono
- Mario Sebastián
- Ladislao Szabo
- Francisco TrimboliFrancisco TrimboliFrancisco Trimboli .He was born in Buenos Aires in 1933 to Francisco Trimboli and Josefina Pungitore Trimboli....
- Carlos Visentín
- Marcelo Visentín