Venezuela at the 1948 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | VEN |
NOC | Venezuelan Olympic Committee |
Website | cov |
in London, United Kingdom 29 July–14 August 1948 | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Julio César León |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Venezuela competed in the 1948 Summer Olympic Games held in London, United Kingdom. The country's first appearance at the Games, it sent one athlete, the cyclist Julio César León, and won no medals. León faced several difficulties before he could compete in the Games, receiving no support from the Venezuelan Olympic Committee until his arrival in London. He competed in two track cycling events, placing joint-ninth in the Sprint and 14th in the Time trial.