Canada competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 92 competitors, 77 men and 15 women, took part in 81 events in 14 sports.[1]
Canada at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | CAN |
NOC | Canadian Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
Competitors | 92 (77 men and 15 women) in 14 sports |
Flag bearer | Robert Steckle |
Medals Ranked 15th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Medalists
Gold
- Archibald MacKinnon, Kenneth Loomer, Walter D'Hondt, and Donald Arnold in Rowing, men's Coxless Four
- Gerald Ouellette in Shooting, men's 50m Rifle Prone
Silver
- Philip Kueber, Richard McClure, Robert Wilson, David Helliwell, Wayne Pretty, Bill McKerlich, Douglas McDonald, Lawrence West, Carlton Ogawa – Rowing, men's eight with coxswain
Bronze
- Irene MacDonald – Diving, women's 3m springboard
- Stuart Boa – Shooting, men's 50m Rifle Prone
- John Rumble, James Elder, Brian Herbinson – Equestrian, Team Three-Day Event
Athletics
Basketball
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
- Fred Markus – 17th place
- James Davies – 1:15.2 (→ 17th place)
- Patrick Murphy – 5:27:28 (→ 29th place)
- Fred Markus – did not finish (→ no ranking)
- James Davies – did not finish (→ no ranking)
Diving
Men's 10m platform
- William Patrick
- Preliminary round – 67.71 (→ did not advance, 15th place)
Fencing
One fencer represented Canada in 1956.
Gymnastics
Rowing
Canada had 13 male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1956.[2]
Sailing
Shooting
Five shooters represented Canada in 1956. In the 50 m rifle, prone event, Gerald Ouellette won gold and Gil Boa won bronze.
Swimming
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
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