Trinidad and Tobago competed at the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee sent five athletes and four officials to represent the nation in three sports. Errol Knowles was the Chef de Mission.
Medalists Silver Rodney Wilkes – Weightlifting, Men's Featherweight
Athletics
Men's 100 metres George Lewis Men's 200 metres George Lewis Men's 800 metres Wilfred Tull Men's 1500 metres Wilfred Tull Men's 5000 metres Manny Ramjohn Men's 10000 metres Manny Ramjohn
A.E. Browne – Manager/Coach
Cycling
Sprint Compton Gonsalves
Time trial Compton Gonsalves – 1:32 (17th place)
Laurie Rogers – Manager/Coach
Weightlifting
Men's Featherweight Rodney Wilkes – 317.5 kg (silver medal)
Lionel Seemungal – Manager/Coach
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