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Host City: London, Great Britain (July 26, 1948 to August 14, 1948) Opening Ceremony: July 29, 1948 (opened by King George VI) Taker of the Olympic Oath: Don Finlay (athlete) Closing Ceremony: August 14, 1948 Events: 153 in 21 sports
Participants: 4,396 (3,950 men and 446 women) from 59 countries Youngest Participant: Licia Macchini (12 years, 34 days) Oldest Participant: Archibald Craig (61 years, 134 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Veikko Huhtanen (5 medals) Most Medals (Country): United States (84 medals)
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