Canada at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | CAN |
NOC | Canadian Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Rome | |
Competitors | 85 in 14 sports |
Flag bearer | Carl Schwende |
Medals Ranked 32nd |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Canada competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 85 competitors, 74 men and 11 women, took part in 77 events in 14 sports. [1]
Two cyclists represented Canada in 1960.
One fencer represented Canada in 1960.
Canada had 15 male rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1960. [2]
Seven shooters represented Canada in 1960.
Denmark competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 100 competitors, 88 men and 12 women, took part in 46 events in 15 sports. Cyclist Knud Enemark Jensen died during the team time trial.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 204 competitors, 160 men and 44 women, took part in 124 events in 17 sports. British athletes have competed and won at least one gold medal in every Summer Olympic Games. Future Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell represented Britain at the 200m.
Finland competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 117 competitors, 107 men and 10 women, took part in 92 events in 14 sports.
Canada competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 115 competitors, 95 men and 20 women, took part in 92 events in 16 sports.
Canada competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden. 92 competitors, 77 men and 15 women, took part in 81 events in 14 sports.
Canada competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 107 competitors, 97 men and 10 women, took part in 74 events in 13 sports.
Switzerland competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 149 competitors, 147 men and 2 women, took part in 90 events in 16 sports.
The United States competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 297 competitors, 251 men and 46 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports.
The United States competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 286 competitors – 245 men and 41 women – took part in 133 events in 18 sports. They won 76 medals, including 6 podium sweeps; the highest number of medal sweeps in a single Olympiad by one country since World War II and still a record.
The United States competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 300 competitors, 262 men and 38 women, took part in 126 events in 19 sports.
Sweden competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 134 competitors, 115 men and 19 women, took part in 100 events in 15 sports.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 253 competitors, 206 men and 47 women, took part in 130 events in 17 sports. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 208 competitors, 171 men and 37 women, took part in 91 events in 17 sports. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Czechoslovakia competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 116 competitors, 99 men and 17 women, took part in 75 events in 13 sports.
Vancouver Rowing Club (VRC) is a rowing club in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Originally formed in 1886 as the Vancouver Boating Club, the first clubhouse was built a year later. In 1890 one of the city's early athletic rivalries began when the Burrard Inlet Rowing Club built its headquarters just west of the Boating Club. Coal Harbour became the scene of many colourful rowing regattas. On April 1, 1899, the two rival clubs amalgamated to form the Vancouver Rowing Club. The present heritage building in Stanley Park was officially opened September 9, 1911.
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