The Gold Coast along with British Togoland, now known as Ghana, competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Seven competitors, all men, took part in five events in one sport.[1] It was the first appearance of the West African nation, which didn't win a medal at its debut.
| Ghana at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
.svg) Flag of the Gold Coast | |
| IOC code | GHA |
| NOC | Ghana Olympic Committee |
| in Helsinki | |
| Competitors | 7 (all men) in 1 sport |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Results by event
- Round 1 — 11.1 s (→ 3rd in heat, did not advance)
- Round 1 — 11.2 s (→ 5th in heat, did not advance)
- Round 1 — 2:05.8 min (→ 6th in heat, did not advance)
- Round 1 — 42.1 s (→ 4th in heat, did not advance)
- Qualification — 187 cm (→ advanced to the final)
- Final — 180 cm (→ 20th place)
- Qualification — 14.09 m (→ did not advance)