| Japan at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | JPN |
| NOC | Japanese Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Helsinki | |
| Competitors | 69 in 11 sports |
| Flag bearer | Bunkichi Sawada |
| Medals Ranked 17th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Japan competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Japan returned to the Olympic Games after not being invited to the 1948 Summer Olympics because of the nations's role in World War II. 69 competitors, 58 men and 11 women, took part in 60 events in 13 sports.[1]
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Main article: Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Boxing at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Cycling at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
Men's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
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Main article: Diving at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
Men's 3m Springboard
Women's 10m Platform
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Main article: Equestrian at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
One fencer, Shinichi Maki, represented Japan in 1952.
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Main article: Gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Rowing at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
Japan had five male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1952.[2]
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Main article: Sailing at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Shooting at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
One shooter represented Japan in 1952.
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
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| Yukio Inokuma | Men's 50 metre rifle prone | 396 | 17 |
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Main article: Swimming at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Weightlifting at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Wrestling at the 1952 Summer Olympics |
