Finland was the host nation for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

258 competitors, 228 men and 30 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports.

Three male pentathletes represented Finland in 1952, winning bronze in the team event.

Finland had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1952.

Vilho Ylönen won a silver medal in the 50 m rifle, three positions and Tauno Mäki won a bronze medal in the 100m running deer.