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Canada took part in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. This was a big event where athletes from many countries came together to compete in different sports. In total, 85 Canadian athletes joined in, with 74 men and 11 women. They took part in 77 different events across 14 sports, showing their skills and trying to win medals. The Olympics is a special time when people from around the world celebrate sport and friendship.
Medallists
Silver
Canada won a silver medal in rowing. The team included Donald Arnold, Walter D'Hondt, Nelson Kuhn, John Lecky, Kenneth Loomer, Bill McKerlich, Archibald MacKinnon, Glenn Mervyn, and Sohen Biln. They competed in the men's eight with coxswain event.
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics
In the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, Canadian athletes ran and competed in many events. The men ran in track and road events and also did the decathlon. The women ran in track and road events and also did field events. You can see the results in the tables below.
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Lynn Eves | 100 m | 10.8 | 4 | Did not advance | |||||
| Harry Jerome | 10.5 | 1 Q | 10.4 | 1 Q | DNF | Did not advance | |||
| George Short | 10.9 | 4 | Did not advance | ||||||
| Harry Jerome | 200 m | DNS | Did not advance | ||||||
| Lynn Eves | 21.9 | 4 | Did not advance | ||||||
| Terry Tobacco | 400 m | 47.5 | 4 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Ergas Leps | 800 m | 1:50.93 | 2 Q | 1:52.13 | 6 | Did not advance | |||
| Joe Mullins | 1:51.46 | 4 | Did not advance | ||||||
| Sig Ohlemann | 2:07.40 | 4 | Did not advance | ||||||
| Joe Mullins | 1500 m | —N/a | 3:53.45 | 10 | Did not advance | ||||
| Doug Kyle | 5000 m | 14:25.36 | 7 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Doug Kyle | 10,000 m | —N/a | 30:27.20 | 24 | |||||
| George Shepherd | 400 m hurdles | 53.0 | 4 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Lynn Eves George Short Terry Tobacco Harry Jerome Sig Ohlemann | 4 × 100 m relay | 42.27 | 2 | —N/a | 41.27 | 4 | Did not advance | ||
| Ergas Leps Joe Mullins Sig Ohlemann Terry Tobacco | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:10.65 | 2 | —N/a | 3:08.37 | 5 | Did not advance | ||
| Gordon Dickson | Marathon | —N/a | 2:38:46.0 | 55 | |||||
| Alex Oakley | 20 km walk | —N/a | 1:38:46.0 | 9 | |||||
| Alex Oakley | 50 km walk | —N/a | 4:33:08.6 | 6 | |||||
| Athlete | Event | 100 m | LJ | SP | HJ | 400 m | 110H | DT | PV | JT | 1500 m | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Stulac | Result | 12.0 | 5.92 | 13.32 | 1.70 | 53.0 | 18.4 | 37.35 | 3.60 | 50.40 | 4:59.6 | 5198 | 22 |
| Points | 597 | 493 | 648 | 656 | 642 | 250 | 555 | 556 | 536 | 265 |
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Eleanor Haslam | 100 m | 12.21 | 3 Q | 12.46 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| Nancy Lewington | 12.67 | 4 Q | 13.23 | 7 | Did not advance | ||||
| Valerie Jerome | 12.58 | 4 Q | 12.50 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
| Eleanor Haslam | 200 m | 24.63 | 3 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Eleanor Haslam | 800 m | 2:10.17 | 4 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Sally McCallum | 80 m hurdles | 11.90 | 4 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Nancy Lewington Sally McCallum Valerie Jerome Eleanor Haslam | 4 × 100 m relay | 48.05 | 5 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Sally McCallum | Long jump | 5.22 | 27 | Did not advance | |
Boxing
Main article: Boxing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada sent boxers to the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Boxing was one of the sports where Canadian athletes competed. They joined thirteen other sports with many different events.
Canoeing
Main article: Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada joined canoeing events at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. In this sport, people race in small boats on the water. Athletes from Canada competed against others from many countries.
Cycling
Main article: Cycling at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Two cyclists from Canada took part in the 1960 Summer Olympics. They both rode in the individual road race. The cyclists were Luigi Bartesaghi and Alessandro Messina.
Diving
Main article: Diving at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada had divers in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. There were events for both men and women.
Men
Women
| Athlete | Event | Preliminary | Semi-final | Final | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Total | Rank | Points | Rank | Total | Rank | ||
| Ernie Meissner | 3 m springboard | 53.62 | 8 Q | 40.61 | 6 | 94.23 | 7 Q | 49.84 | 5 | 144.07 | 5 |
| 10 m platform | 45.71 | 22 | Did not advance | ||||||||
| Athlete | Event | Preliminary | Semi-final | Final | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Total | Rank | Points | Rank | Total | Rank | ||
| Irene MacDonald | 3 m springboard | 50.42 | 9 Q | 40.81 | 2 | 91.23 | 3 Q | 43.46 | 6 | 134.69 | 6 |
| 10 m platform | 51.31 | 9 Q | —N/a | 29.18 | 8 | 80.49 | 9 | ||||
Equestrian
Main article: Equestrian at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada sent athletes to the equestrian events at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. They joined athletes from many other countries to compete.
Fencing
Main article: Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
One fencer from Canada took part in 1960. He competed in the men's foil event.
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada sent athletes to compete in gymnastics at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. This was one of many sports where Canadian athletes participated.
Rowing
Main article: Rowing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada sent 15 male rowers to the 1960 Summer Olympics. They competed in three rowing events: the Men's coxless pair, Men's coxless four, and Men's eight.
- Donald Arnold
- Walter D'Hondt
- Nelson Kuhn
- John Lecky
- David Anderson
- Archibald MacKinnon
- Bill McKerlich
- Glen Mervyn
- Sohen Biln
Sailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada sent sailors to the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. This was one of many sports where Canadian athletes competed.
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Seven shooters from Canada joined the 1960 Summer Olympics. They took part in events such as the 25 m pistol, 50 m pistol, 300 m rifle, 50 m rifle, and trap. The athletes were Garfield McMahon, Godfrey Brunner, Edson Warner, Evald Gering, Gil Boa, Gilbert Henderson, and William Jones.
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada had swimmers in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. There were races for both boys and girls.
Men
Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Cam Grout | 100 m freestyle | 57.6 | =16 Q | 58.0 | =18 | Did not advance | |
| Dick Pound | 56.7 | 9 Q | 56.5 | =7 Q | 56.3 | 6 | |
| Bob Wheaton | 100 m backstroke | 1:05.7 | 17 | Did not advance | |||
| Steve Rabinovitch | 200 m breaststroke | 2:47.2 | 25 | Did not advance | |||
| Cam Grout | 200 m butterfly | 2:27.7 | 21 | Did not advance | |||
| Bob Wheaton Steve Rabinovitch Cam Grout Dick Pound | 4 × 100 m medley | 4:15.3 | 3 Q | —N/a | 4:16.8 | 4 | |
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Margaret Iwasaki | 100 m freestyle | 1:07.6 | 24 | Did not advance | |||
| Mary Beth Stewart | 1:06.0 | 14 Q | 1:04.2 | =7 Q | 1:05.5 | 8 | |
| Sara Barber | 100 m backstroke | 1:13.4 | 13 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Judith McHale | 200 m breaststroke | 3:07.7 | 24 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Margaret Iwasaki | 100 m butterfly | 1:14.2 | =11 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Judith McHale | DNS | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Sara Barber Judith McHale Margaret Iwasaki Mary Beth Stewart | 4 × 100 m medley | 4:59.5 | 9 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
Weightlifting
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada had athletes in weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. This was one of many sports where Canadians competed.
Wrestling
Main article: Wrestling at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Canada had wrestlers in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. It was a big sports event with athletes from many countries.
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