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. 62 competitors, 60 men and 2 women, took part in 43 events in 10 sports.

Medalists

Athletics

Ten athletes represented Norway in 1924. It was the nation's fifth appearance in the sport as well as the Games. Hansen took the nation's only athletics medal of the Games, with a bronze in the long jump. ''Ranks given are within the heat.''

Boxing

Nine boxers represented Norway at the 1924 Games. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport. Von Porat became Norway's first Olympic boxing champion. Sørsdal, who had won a silver medal in 1920 to become Norway's first medalist in the sport, won his second medal (a bronze).

Fencing

Four fencers, all men, represented Norway in 1924. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport, and first since 1912. Heide and Lorentzen became the first Norwegian fencers to reach the semifinals. ; Men ''Ranks given are within the pool.''

Modern pentathlon

Two pentathletes represented Norway in 1924. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport. Norway was one of six nations to have competed in each edition of the Olympic modern pentathlon to that point.

Sailing

Nine sailors, the maximum possible, represented Norway in 1924. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport. All three Norwegian boats won medals, with two taking gold and one earning silver. It was the second consecutive Games that each Norwegian boat had medalled.

Shooting

Swimming

''Ranks given are within the heat.'' ; Men

Tennis

; Men ; Women ; Mixed

Wrestling

Greco-Roman

; Men's

Art Competitions

References

External links

Official Olympic ReportsInternational Olympic Committee results database
{{Nations at the 1924 Summer Olympics Nations at the 1924 Summer Olympics

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1924 in Norwegian sport