Jamaica competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
| Jamaica at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | JAM |
| NOC | Jamaica Olympic Association |
| in Helsinki | |
| Flag bearer | Arthur Wint |
| Medals Ranked 13th |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| British West Indies (1960 S) | |
Medalists
Gold
- Arthur Wint, Leslie Laing, Herb McKenley, and George Rhoden — Athletics, Men's 4 x 400 metres relay
- George Rhoden — Athletics, Men's 400 metres
Silver
- Herb McKenley — Athletics, Men's 100 metres
- Herb McKenley — Athletics, Men's 400 metres
- Arthur Wint — Athletics, Men's 800 metres
Results and competitors by event
Men's 100 metres
- Herb McKenley
- First Round – 10.7
- First Round – 10.5
- Semifinals – 10.4
- Final – 10.4 (→ Silver Medal)
Cycling
Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
- Kenneth Farnum
- Final — 1:17.2 (→ 20th place)
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
- Kenneth Farnum — 21st place
Sources
- Official Olympic Reports
- International Olympic Committee results database
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