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Athletics At The 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's 10 Kilometres Walk
The men's 10 kilometres walk event at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games took place from 3 to 7 August. The final was won by Swede John Mikaelsson. This was the first time since 1924 the event took place. Records Prior to the competition, the existing World and Olympic records were as follows. The following new Olympic record was set during this competition: Schedule All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1) Results Round 1 Round 1 took place on 3 August. The first five competitors from each heat advanced to the final. Heat 1 Heat 2 Final Key: DSQ = Disqualified References External links *Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad, The (1948)The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad ''LA84 Foundation The LA84 Foundation (known until June 2007 as the Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles) is a private, nonprofit institution created by the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee to manage Southern California's endowment from the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Mikaelsson
John Frederik Mikaelsson (6 December 1913 – 16 June 1987) was a Sweden, Swedish race walker who set 14 European and world records in various events. He was most successful over 10 km distance, winning Olympic gold medals in 1948 and 1952 and a European title in 1946. Mikaelsson competed domestically in running, skiing, orienteering, handball and football. His international race walking career began with a win at the 1937 English championship, but was then interrupted by World War II. References 1913 births 1987 deaths Swedish male racewalkers Olympic gold medalists for Sweden Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Sweden World record setters in athletics (track and field) European Athletics Championships medalists Medalists at the 1952 Summer Olympics Medalists at the 1948 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists in athletics (track and field) 20th-century Swedish peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Émile Maggi
Émile Maggi (12 March 1908 – 19 April 1986) was a French racewalker who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad ( fi, XV olympiadin kisat; sv, Den XV olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Helsinki 1952 ( sv, Helsin .... References 1908 births 1986 deaths French male racewalkers Olympic athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics European Athletics Championships medalists {{France-racewalk-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadhu Singh (athlete)
Sadhu Singh was an Indian racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * Year of birth missing Possibly living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Indian male racewalkers Olympic athletes for India Place of birth missing {{India-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Chevalier (racewalker)
Louis Chevalier (28 April 1921 – 13 November 2006) was a French racewalker who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad ( fi, XV olympiadin kisat; sv, Den XV olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Helsinki 1952 ( sv, Helsin .... References 1921 births 2006 deaths French male racewalkers Olympic athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics Mediterranean Games bronze medalists for France Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1955 Mediterranean Games {{France-racewalk-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Laskau
Helmut ("Henry") Laskau (September 12, 1916 – May 7, 2000) has been called the greatest racewalker in U.S. track and field history. Born in Berlin, Germany Laskau was a top distance runner in his native Germany, before being forced to leave that country by the Nazis in 1938 due to his Jewish heritage. He moved to the United States and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, before resuming his competitive walking career in 1946. Over two decades Laskau won 42 national titles, set the world record in the mile, was the national A.A.U champion, and was a competitor in the 1948, 1952, and 1956 Olympic Games, placing 12th in 1952 at 20 kilometers. He was a 1951 Pan-American Games champion. He also was a four-time gold medal winner at the Maccabiah Games in the 3,000 m race walk; in the 1950 Maccabiah Games, 1953 Maccabiah Games, 1957 Maccabiah Games, and 1965 Maccabiah Games. During an 11-year career, he set five national records and during nine years of that period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Courron
Louis Courron (9 April 1914 – 21 November 1983) was a French racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References 1914 births 1983 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics French male racewalkers Olympic athletes for France Place of birth missing {{France-racewalk-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gianni Corsaro
Gianni Corsaro (29 April 1925 - 12 April 2006) was an Italian racewalker who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics. See also * Italian team at the running events * Italy at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup Italy national athletics team, Italy has competed at every edition of the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships (IAAF World Race Walking Cup until 2016, than IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships until 2018) form 1961 IAAF World Rac ... References External links * 1925 births 2006 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics Italian male racewalkers Olympic athletes for Italy Mediterranean Games bronze medalists for Italy Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1963 Mediterranean Games 20th-century Italian people 21st-century Italian people Sportspeople from Catania {{Italy-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronald West
Ronald Albert West (27 April 1914 – 22 October 1992) was a British racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * 1914 births 1992 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics British male racewalkers Olympic athletes for Great Britain Place of birth missing {{UK-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Churcher
Harry Churcher (21 November 1910 – 24 June 1972) was a British racewalker. He competed in the 10 km walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References 1910 births 1972 deaths British male racewalkers Olympic athletes of Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics {{UK-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Sharaga
Fred Sharaga (September 18, 1909 – March 24, 2004) was an American racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Sharaga was a three-time national champion in walking events in the 1940s, and represented the Young Men's Hebrew Association A Jewish Community Center or a Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is a general recreational, social, and fraternal organization serving the Jewish community in a number of cities. JCCs promote Jewish culture and heritage through holiday celebrations, .... References External links * 1909 births 2004 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics American male racewalkers Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Place of birth missing {{US-racewalk-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallie Reyneke
Jacobus Karel Christoffel "Kallie" Reyneke (8 February 1922 – 15 September 2009) was a South African racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References 1922 births 2009 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics South African male racewalkers Olympic athletes for South Africa Place of birth missing {{SouthAfrica-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Weber
Ernest Weber (February 29, 1908 – May 13, 1950) was an American racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References 1908 births 1950 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics American male racewalkers Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Place of birth missing {{US-racewalk-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
