
Swedish captain Birger Rosengren is carried off the field at the 1948 Olympic Games.

1948 Olympic Games, Great Britain v Denmark, Danish goalkeeper Nielsen jumps to beat Britain's McIlvenny.

10th August 1948: Ejgil Nielsen, Denmark's goalkeeper, intercepts the ball during the 1948 Olympic semi-final match against Sweden.

13th August 1948: The Swedish (L) and Yugoslavian captains shake hands before the Olympic final.

Gunnar Gren (centre) scores Sweden's third goal against Yugoslavia in the football final at the Olympic Games, 13th August 1948.

1948 Olympic Games Medal Ceremony, Gold Medal: Sweden, Silver Medal: Yugoslavia, Bronze Medal: Denmark