Ceylon at the 1948 Summer Olympics
| Ceylon at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |||||||||
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| IOC code | CEY | ||||||||
| in London | |||||||||
| Competitors | 7 in 2 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Duncan White | ||||||||
| Medals Ranked 28th |
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Sri Lanka (1980-) | |||||||||
Ceylon competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England.
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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 Silver | Duncan White | Athletics | Men's 400 metres hurdles |
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics
- John De Saram
- G. D. Peiris
- Duncan White
Boxing
Main article: Boxing at the 1948 Summer Olympics
- Eddie Gray
- Leslie Handunge
- Alex Obeysekera
- Albert Perera
References
- Official Olympic Reports
- Sri Lanka at the 1948 London Summer Games
- International Olympic Committee results database
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