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 |
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]
Main article: Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Basketball at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Boxing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Canoeing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Cycling at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Diving at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Men's 10m platform
Main article: Fencing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
One fencer represented Canada in 1956.
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Canada had 13 male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1956.[2]
Main article: Sailing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Shooting at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Five shooters represented Canada in 1956. In the 50 m rifle, prone event, Gerald Ouellette won gold and Gil Boa won bronze.
Main article: Swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Wrestling at the 1956 Summer Olympics |