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Vicki Draves

American diver (1924-2010)

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Dec 17, 2025
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The first Summer Olympics after WWII. Who were some event winners and which country took home the most gold medals (also 2nd and 3rd would be nice to know).

The first Summer Olympics after World War II were the 1948 London Games (29 July–14 August 1948), sometimes called the “Austerity Games” . The United States led the medal table and won the most golds ...

Dec 15, 2025
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Which country topped the 1948 Summer Olympics medal table and how many medals did they win?

The United States led the medal table at the 1948 London Summer Olympics, topping the standings in gold medals and overall count (sources list the USA as the leading country) . Official Olympic pages ...

Dec 15, 2025
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Who were the standout athletes and medal leaders at the 1948 Olympics?

The United States led the 1948 London Games with 84 total medals and the most golds, anchoring a dominant showing in swimming and diving . Individual standouts included Fanny Blankers-Koen (4 golds in...

Jan 24, 2026

Which athletes won multiple gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics?

The Games produced a small group of athletes who stood out by winning more than one Olympic gold: foremost among them was sprinter with four golds, while other multi‑gold winners included Finnish gymn...

Dec 9, 2025

What were the most memorable events and performances in the 1948 London Olympics?

The 1948 London Games — nicknamed the “Austerity Games” — returned the Olympics after a 12‑year wartime hiatus and were staged on a shoestring, using existing venues and rationed resources while drawi...