South Africa at the 1948 Summer Olympics


The Union of South Africa competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 35 competitors, 34 men and 1 woman, took part in 34 events in 10 sports.

Medalists

Gold

Boxing

Cycling

Three cyclists, all men, represented South Africa in 1948.
;Individual road race
;Team road race

Rowing

South Africa had five male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1948.
; Men's single sculls
; Men's coxless four

Swimming

Weightlifting

Wrestling

Art competitions