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. The competition was held on 4 August 1948. The final was won by Micheline Ostermeyer of France. Since it was the first time this event took place, the following new Olympic record was set during this competition:

Schedule

All times are British Summer Time (

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)

Qualifying round

Qual. rule: qualification standard 12.30m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q).

Final standings

Key: OR = Olympic record

References

External links

*Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad, The (1948)
The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the XIV Olympiad
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