Ireland competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 19 competitors, all men, took part in 18 events in 6 sports. Ireland won its silver medal when John McNally reached the Bantamweight final

Medalists


Athletics

Boxing

Equestrian

Fencing

Four fencers, all men, represented Ireland in 1952.

Men's foil
  • Harry Thuillier
  • Patrick Duffy
Men's épée
  • Tom Kearney
  • Patrick Duffy
  • George Carpenter

Sailing

Wrestling

References



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