300 competitors, 262 men and 38 women, took part in 126 events in 19 sports.

[1] By winning the women's high jump, Alice Coachman became the first black woman to clinch an Olympic gold medal.

Felix Ucko played a different position in every match.

The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1948.

[3] Twelve shooters represented the United States in 1948.