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1. Before the 1952 Summer Games, the host city Helsinki, Finland, was supposed to host another set of Summer Games. What year was Helsinki supposed to host?
2. How many nations were competing for the very first time?
3. What country won the Dragon class in sailing at the 1952 Helsinki Games?
4. Men's coxed pairs is a rowing event with three competitors per team. At the 1952 Summer Games France won gold in this event. Which of the following people was not a member of the team that won gold?
5. The USSR dominated the gymnastics events at the 1952 Summer Games. How many total medals did the USSR win in the gymnastic competitions?
6. Hungary dominated the football (soccer) pitch at the 1952 Summer Games, winning the gold medal with ease. What's the most goals that the Hungarian team scored in a single game at the 1952 Helsinki Games?
7. What country was the winner of the men's wrestling freestyle bantamweight competition from?
8. Which of the following events did Emil Zatopek not win gold in at the 1952 Summer Games?
9. Who won the men's lightweight boxing gold medal?
10. How many total medals did host country Finland win at the 1952 Summer Games?
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