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Canada at the 1956 Summer Olympics

Canada at the
1956 Summer Olympics
Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957.svg
IOC code CAN
NOC Canadian Olympic Committee
Website www.olympic.ca (English) (French)
in Melbourne/
Competitors 92 (77 men and 15 women) in 14 sports
Flag bearer Robert Steckle
Medals
Ranked 15th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
2 1 3 6
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

Canada competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and , Sweden (equestrian events). 92 competitors, 77 men and 15 women, took part in 81 events in 14 sports.

Men's 10m Platform

One fencer represented Canada in 1956.

Five shooters represented Canada in 1956. In the 50 m rifle, prone event, Gerald Ouellette won gold and Gil Boa won bronze.


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