The women's

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sprint event at the 1952 Olympic Games took place on July 21 and July 22. The final was won by

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Results

First round

The first round was held on July 21. The first two runners of each heat qualified for the second round.

Heat 1

Heat 2

Heat 3

Heat 4

Heat 5

Heat 6

Heat 7

Heat 8

Heat 9

Heat 10

Heat 11

Heat 12

Quarterfinals

The first three runners from each heat qualified to the semifinals.

Quarterfinal 1

Quarterfinal 2

Quarterfinal 3

Quarterfinal 4

Semifinals

The first three runners from each heat qualified for the final.

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withdrew from the competition at this stage.

Semifinal 1

Semifinal 2

Final

References

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