Guatemala competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 21 competitors, 20 men and 1 woman, took part in 26 events in 6 sports.[2]
| Guatemala at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | GUA |
| NOC | Guatemalan Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Helsinki | |
| Competitors | 21 in 6 sports |
| Flag bearer | Doroteo Flores[1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Athletics
Cycling
- Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
- Final — 1:18.9 (→ 24th place)
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
- Gustavo Martínez — 26th place
Fencing
Three fencers, all men, represented Guatemala in 1952.
Shooting
Three shooters represented Guatemala in 1952.