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NOC South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee Medals Gold
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South Africa competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom
Hurdler Doug Stupart carried the flag at the opening ceremony.
Athletics
South Africa was one of 5 nations to win at least one gold medal in athletics, taking the gold medal in the short sprint. Reggie Walker was the 100 metres champion, setting a new Olympic record in the semifinals and matching it in the final. Charles Hefferon added a silver medal in the marathon.
References
South Africa at the 1908 Summer Olympics Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA