Modern Pentathlon at the 1948 Summer Olympics

Dates 30 July – 4 August 1948
Medal Events 1

The order of events was the same as in 1932 and 1936 – riding, fencing, shooting, swimming, and running. The event was held over six days (30 July-4 August), with two days devoted to épée fencing (30 July-1 August). Scoring was again by point-for-place scoring in the five phases. The sport finally would get an International Federation as the Union Internationale de Modern Pentathlon was founded during the London Olympics, on 3 August 1948.

Events

Event Status Date Participants NOCs
Individual, Men Olympic 30 July – 4 August 1948 45 16
45 (45/0) 16 (16/0)

Medals

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Individual, Men Wille GrutSWE George MooreUSA Gösta GärdinSWE

Medal table

NOC Gold Silver Bronze Total
Sweden SWE 1 0 1 2
United States USA 0 1 0 1