However, during the Games, the organizing committee realized that the football competition and some other events could not be finished in time, and decided to extend until January 8, 1948.

[2] The Games were officially opened by Peruvian president José Luís Bustamante y Rivero.

The Colegio Militar Leoncio Prado in Callao served as "Bolivarian Village" (Villa Bolivariana) to host the athletes.

[3] Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.

[4] Some photos from the cycling events can be found on the webpage in honour of Peruvian cyclist Pedro Mathey.