1948 Olympics: Day 10: London Games a success despite poor medal tally

The 1948 London Olympics were not the most successful for Team GB in terms of medals. Though Great Britain won three golds (two in rowing and one in yachting) , the overall medal haul was nevertheless disappointing for the host nation. An Observer editorial argued that, while Britain had achieved little on the field of play, the great hospitality London had offered - and the fact that we had entered a team at all for the basketball - were reasons enough to celebrate.