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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (IOC country code:URS) participated in the Summer Olympics nine times (1952-1988 except 1984). At seven of its nine appearances, the team placed first in the total number of medals won, it was second by this count on the other two. They returned as the Unified Team in 1992 Barcelona Olympics after the breakup of the Soviet Union (in 1991) and found itself again at the top of the medal tally. With these performances many consider the USSR as the undisputed Olympic powerhouse at the time of its existence. Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... Soviet Flag: 1:4 ratio July 1923-November 13, 1923 The first official flag of the Soviet Union was adopted in December of 1922 at the First Congress of Soviets of the USSR it was agreed that the red banner was transformed from the symbol of the Party to the... Image File history File links USSR_NOC.gif NOC logo of the USSR File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... National Olympic Committees are the national constituents of the worldwide olympic movement. ... Soviet redirects here. ... The International Olympic Committee (IOC) allocates three-letter country codes to all National Olympic Committees and other groups competing in the Olympic Games. ... The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. ... The Unified Team was the name used for the sports team of the former Soviet Union at both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games of 1992 (in Albertville and Barcelona, respectively). ... The Games of the XXV Olympiad were held in 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ...

The Olympic Committee of the USSR was formed on April 21, 1951 and was recognized by the IOC on its 45th session (May 7, 1951). In the same year, when the Soviet representative Constantin Andrianov became an IOC member, the USSR officially joined the Olympic Movement. April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Alternative meanings at IOC (disambiguation) The International Olympic Committee is an organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to reinstate the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, and organize this sports event every four years. ... This is the list of International Olympic Committee (IOC) meetings. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... For months before the Olympic Games, runners relay the Olympic Flame from Olympia to the opening ceremony. ...

The 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki became first Olympic Games for the Soviet athletes. On July 20, 1952, the first Olympic gold medal in the history of Soviet sport was won by Nina Romashkova in the women's Discus Throwing event. Romashkova's result in this event (51.42 m) was the new Olympic record at that time. The Games of the XV Olympiad were held in 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. ... Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki City manager Jussi Pajunen Official languages Finnish, Swedish Area  - total  - land ranked 342nd 185. ... For months before the Olympic Games, runners relay the Olympic Flame from Olympia to the opening ceremony. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nina Apollonovna Romashkova (Ponomaryova) (Russian:Нина Аполлоновна Ромашкова) (born April 27, 1929 in Sverdlovsk, Russian SFSR) was a Soviet/Russian discus thrower, the first Soviet Olympic Champion. ... Statue of discus thrower in Botanic Garden, Copenhagen, Denmark Alternate meaning: Discus fish The discus throw is an athletics (track and field) throwing event. ...

The USSR was the host of the 1980 Summer Olympics. The Games of the XXII Olympiad were held in Moscow, Soviet Union. ...

Although the USSR ceased to exist on December 26, 1991, The Olympic Committee of the USSR formally existed until March 12, 1992, when it disbanded. December 26 is the 360th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, 361st in leap years. ... 1991 (MCMXCI in Roman) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

In 1992, the former Soviet Republics competed together for the last time under the name Unified Team and marched under the Olympic Flag at Barcelona. The Unified Team was the name used for the sports team of the former Soviet Union at both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games of 1992 (in Albertville and Barcelona, respectively). ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, tone, style, and voice). ... The Games of the XXV Olympiad were held in 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ...

Medal tables

Medals by Year

USSR at the Summer Olympics
Year	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1952	22	30	19	71
1956	37	29	32	98
1960	43	29	31	103
1964	30	31	35	96
1968	29	32	30	91
1972	50	27	22	99
1976	49	41	35	125
1980	80	69	46	195
1988	55	31	46	132
Total	395	319	296	1010
Average per Games	44	35	33	112

The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. ... Subject: The Olympic Rings. ... The Games of the XV Olympiad were held in 1952 in Helsinki, Finland. ... The Games of the XVI Olympiad were held in 1956 in Melbourne, Australia, although the equestrian events could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations. ... The Games of the XVII Olympiad were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. ... The Games of the XVIII Olympiad were held in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. ... The Games of the XIX Olympiad were held in Mexico City in 1968. ... The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972. ... The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, were held in 1976 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... The Games of the XXII Olympiad were held in Moscow, Soviet Union. ... The Games of the XXIV Olympiad were held in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. ...

Medals by Sports

USSR at the Summer Olympics
Sports	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
Gymnastics	73	67	44	184
Athletics	65	55	75	195
Wrestling	62	31	23	116
Weightlifting	39	21	2	62
Canoeing	29	13	9	51
Fencing	18	15	16	49
Shooting	17	15	17	49
Boxing	14	19	18	51
Swimming	13	21	26	60
Rowing	12	20	10	42
Cycling	11	4	8	23
Volleyball	7	4	1	12
Equestrian	6	5	4	15
Judo	5	5	13	23
Modern Pentathlon	4	5	5	14
Yachting	4	5	3	12
Basketball	4	4	4	12
Handball	4	1	1	6
Diving	3	4	6	13
Water Polo	2	2	3	7
Football	2	0	3	5
Archery	1	3	3	7
Hockey	0	0	2	2
Total	395	319	296	1010

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See also

• USSR at the Winter Olympics
• International Olympic Committee
• USSR Olympic Team Flag Bearers