Spain competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. The nation returned to the Summer Olympic Games after participating in the Soviet-led boycott of the 1936 Summer Olympics. 65 competitors, all men, took part in 37 events in 11 sports.
Medalists Silver Jaime García, Marcelino Gavilán, and José Navarro – Equestrian, Jumping Team Competition
Athletics
Boxing
Equestrian
Hockey
Modern pentathlon
Three male pentathletes represented Spain in 1948.
Alberto Moreiras José Luis Riera Manuel Bernabeu
Rowing
Spain had one male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1948.
Men's single sculls Juan Omedes
Sailing
Shooting
Six shooters represented Spain in 1948. Men AthleteEventFinalPointsRankJosé Manuel Andoin50 metre rifle57164 Pelegrín Esteve25 m rapid fire pistol44758Ángel León50 m pistol5346Luis Palomo5013825 m rapid fire pistol54617 José Alonso50046Cristóbal Tauler50 metre rifle57262
Swimming
Men AthleteEventHeatSemifinalFinalTimeRankTimeRankTimeRankJesús Domínguez100 m freestyle 1:01.3 3* Did not advanceManuel Guerra 1:00.7 4* Did not advanceIsidoro Pérez 1:04.0 6* Did not advanceAlejandro Febrero400 m freestyle 5:16.9 30 Did not advanceIsidoro Martínez-Vela 5:10.0 25 Did not advanceIsidoro Pérez 5:16.1 28 Did not advanceJesús Domínguez1500 m freestyle 21:33.5 32 Did not advanceAlejandro Febrero 21:15.9 26 Did not advanceIsidoro Martínez-Vela 21:13.7 24 Did not advanceFrancisco Calamita100 m backstroke 1:14.2 4* Did not advanceManuel Guerra 1:14.8 6* Did not advanceJesús DomínguezManuel GuerraIsidoro Martínez-VelaIsidoro Pérez100 m backstroke 9:28.3 5* colspan=2 Did not advance *Ranks given are within the heat.
Water polo
Spain finished in 8th place.
Coach: Bandy Zolyomy Juan Serra José Pujol Carlos Falt Carlos Martí Francisco Castillo Agustín Mestres Valentín Sabate Angel Sabata Federico Salvadores (reserve)
Art competitions
References
External links Spanish Olympic Committee Official Olympic Reports International Olympic Committee results database