Trinidad and Tobago first participated in the Summer Olympic Games in 1948, before they attained their independence from Great Britain.

Despite being a small nation in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago has been able to place themselves firmly in international sports.

The Games of the XIV Olympiad were held in 1948 in London, United Kingdom.

The Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee sent nine athletes and officials to represent the nation in three disciplines.

Errol Knowles was the Chef de Mission Three athletes and one official represented this discipline.

The Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee sent four athletes and officials to represent the nation in one discipline.

The Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee sent eight athletes and officials to represent the nation in one discipline.

The British West Indies won two bronze medals, none of which were attributed to Trinidad & Tobago.

The Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee sent twenty athletes and officials to represent the nation in four disciplines.