Luxembourg
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France on the south. Its capital and most populous city, Luxembour ...
competed at the
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and officially branded as London 1948, were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus cau ...
in London, England. 45 competitors, 42 men and 3 women, took part in 32 events in 8 sports.
Athletics
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Four cyclists, all men, represented Luxembourg in 1948.
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Individual road race
*
Robert Bintz
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Marcel Ernzer
Marcel Ernzer (23 March 1926 – 1 April 2003) was a Luxembourgish cyclist. He competed in the individual and team road race events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Major results
;1949
:3rd Overall Tour de Luxembourg
:9th Overall Tour de Suis ...
*
Henri Kellen
*
Pitty Scheer
Pitty Scheer (7 December 1925 – 17 March 1997) was a Luxembourgish cyclist. He competed in the individual and team road race events at the 1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and o ...
;
Team road race
*
Robert Bintz
*
Marcel Ernzer
Marcel Ernzer (23 March 1926 – 1 April 2003) was a Luxembourgish cyclist. He competed in the individual and team road race events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Major results
;1949
:3rd Overall Tour de Luxembourg
:9th Overall Tour de Suis ...
*
Henri Kellen
*
Pitty Scheer
Pitty Scheer (7 December 1925 – 17 March 1997) was a Luxembourgish cyclist. He competed in the individual and team road race events at the 1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and o ...
Fencing
Six fencers, all men, represented Luxembourg in 1948.
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Men's foil
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Émile Gretsch
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Léon Buck
L̩on Buck (16 October 1915 Р20 May 1972) was a Luxembourgish ̩p̩e and foil fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics (, ), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad (, ) and commonly ...
*
Gust Lamesch
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Men's épée
*
Émile Gretsch
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Paul Anen
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Jean-Fernand Leischen
Jean-Fernand Leischen (21 August 1919 Р20 April 2017) was a Luxembourgish fencer who competed in three Summer Olympic Games, competing in the men's individual and team ̩p̩e events at each one. His best result was fourth at the team ̩p̩ ...
;
Men's team épée
*
Jean-Fernand Leischen
Jean-Fernand Leischen (21 August 1919 Р20 April 2017) was a Luxembourgish fencer who competed in three Summer Olympic Games, competing in the men's individual and team ̩p̩e events at each one. His best result was fourth at the team ̩p̩ ...
,
Paul Anen,
Émile Gretsch,
Gust Lamesch,
Erny Putz
Football
Gymnastics
Wrestling
References
External links
Official Olympic Reports
Nations at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948
Events January
* January 1
** The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is inaugurated.
** The current Constitutions of Constitution of Italy, Italy and of Constitution of New Jersey, New Jersey (both later subject to amendment) ...
1948 in Luxembourgian sport
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