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Canada took part in the 1964 Summer Olympics, which were held in Tokyo, Japan. This was a big event where athletes from many countries came together to compete in many different sports. In total, 115 Canadian athletes joined in, with 95 of them being men and 20 being women. They participated in 92 different events across 16 sports, showing their skills and trying to win medals for their country.
Medallists
Canada won some medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Gold
- Roger Jackson and George Hungerford – Rowing, men's coxless pair
Silver
- Bill Crothers – Athletics, men's 800 m
- Doug Rogers – Judo, men's over 80 kg
Bronze
- Harry Jerome – Athletics, men's 100 m
Harry Jerome's win in the 100 metre race is shown in a film called Tokyo Olympiad from 1965. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada had many athletes compete in running, hurdles, and walking events at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Harry Jerome stood out with a bronze medal in the 100 metres and a fourth-place finish in the 200 metres. Bill Crothers won a silver medal in the 800 metres. Other athletes like Bill Crothers, Don Bertoia, Ergas Leps, Bruce Kidd, Cliff Nuttall, Bill Gairdner, Alexander Oakley, Gerry Moro also took part in their events, showing great effort for Canada.
Basketball
Main article: Basketball at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada’s men’s basketball team competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. They played several matches in the early rounds against teams like the Soviet Union, Hungary, and Japan. In the classification matches, they faced Peru and Hungary, finishing in 14th place overall.
The team included players such as Walter Birtles, Rolly Goldring, Keith Hartley, Barry Howson, Fred Ingaldson, James Maguire, John McKibbon, Warren Reynolds, Ruby Richman, Joseph Stulac, and George Stulac.
Boxing
Main article: Boxing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
In the 1964 Summer Olympics, Canadian boxers competed in several weight classes. John Henry competed in the men's flyweight division but lost in the first round. Roger Palmer, in the men's lightweight division, won his first match but lost in the second round. Harvey Reti, in the men's Light-Welterweight division, received a bye in the first round but lost in the second round. Frederick Desrosiers, competing in the men's welterweight division, lost his first-round match.
Canoeing
Main article: Canoeing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada took part in canoeing events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Athletes from Canada competed in several races using canoes and kayaks. This sport tests both strength and skill as participants paddle through different courses on the water.
Diving
Main article: Diving at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Men
Women
| Athlete | Event | Preliminary | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Total | Rank | ||
| Thomas Dinsley | 3 m springboard | 83.02 | 18 | Did not advance | |||
| 10 m platform | 83.22 | 24 | Did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Preliminary | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Total | Rank | ||
| Carol Ann Morrow | 3 m springboard | 64.07 | 19 | Did not advance | |||
| Judy Stewart | 82.39 | 11 | Did not advance | ||||
| Carol Ann Morrow | 10 m platform | 47.62 | 10 Q | 38.52 | 11 | 86.14 | 11 |
| Judy Stewart | 36.47 | 23 | Did not advance | ||||
Equestrian
Main article: Equestrian at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada had athletes compete in the equestrian events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. This sport includes events like jumping, dressage, and eventing, where riders show their skills with their horses.
Fencing
Main article: Fencing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada was represented by three fencers at the 1964 Summer Olympics: two men and one woman. The men, John Andru and Robert Foxcroft, competed in men's foil, men's épée, and men's sabre events. Pacita Weidel competed in the women's foil event.
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada had athletes compete in gymnastics during the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. This was part of the overall events where Canadian competitors took part in many different sports.
Hockey
Main article: Field hockey at the 1964 Summer Olympics
In the men's team competition at the 1964 Summer Olympics, the Canadian hockey team played several matches in the preliminary round. They faced teams from Germany, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Spain, Belgium, India, and Malaysia. After these games, Canada finished in 14th place. The team included players such as Ronald Aldridge, Anthony Boyd, Peter Buckland, Richard Chopping, Ian Johnston, Harry Preston, Alan Raphael, Peter Vander Pyl, Victor Warren, Lee Wright, and John Young.
Judo
Main article: Judo at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada had athletes compete in judo at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. This was part of the events where competitors from many countries took part.
Rowing
Main article: Rowing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada had athletes competing in the rowing events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Rowing is a sport where athletes row boats on water, and many countries, including Canada, took part in these competitions.
Sailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada had sailors compete in the Olympic sailing events during the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. This was part of the overall competition where Canada sent athletes to many different sports.
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Six shooters represented Canada at the 1964 Summer Olympics. They competed in events such as the 25 m pistol, 50 m pistol, 50 m rifle in different positions, and trap shooting.
The participants included William Hare, Garfield McMahon, George Marsh, Gil Boa, Floyd Nattrass, and Harry Willsie.
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Men
Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | |||
| Sandy Gilchrist | 100 m freestyle | 55.8 | =18 Q | 56.4 | =21 | Did not advance | ||
| Ralph Hutton | 57.7 | =47 | Did not advance | |||||
| Daniel Sherry | 55.2 | =7 Q | 55.5 | =12 | Did not advance | |||
| Sandy Gilchrist | 400 m freestyle | 4:24.2 | 11 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Ralph Hutton | 4:29.4 | 21 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Ron Jacks | 4:29.3 | 20 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Sandy Gilchrist | 1500 m freestyle | 17:42.0 | 12 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Ralph Hutton | 200 m backstroke | 2:17.8 | =10 Q | 2:15.8 | 7 Q | 2:15.9 | 7 | |
| Ron Jacks | 2:21.3 | 22 | Did not advance | |||||
| Ralph Hutton | 200 m butterfly | 2:20.8 | 24 | Did not advance | ||||
| Daniel Sherry | 2:12.9 | 6 Q | 2:12.9 | 8 Q | 2:14.6 | 8 | ||
| Sandy Gilchrist | 400 m individual medley | 4:58.3 | 3 Q | —N/a | 4:57.6 | 5 | ||
| Ralph Hutton | 5:06.2 | 11 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Daniel Sherry Ralph Hutton Ron Jacks Sandy Gilchrist | 4 × 100 m freestyle relay | 3:49.7 | 11 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Ron Jacks Ralph Hutton Daniel Sherry Sandy Gilchrist | 4 × 200 m freestyle relay | 8:22.2 | 9 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Ralph Hutton Sandy Gilchrist Daniel Sherry Ron Jacks | 4 × 100 m medley relay | 4:15.5 | 10 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Helen Kennedy | 100 m freestyle | 1:04.2 | =20 | Did not advance | |||
| Marion Lay | 1:02.1 | 3 Q | 1:02.2 | 3 Q | 1:02.2 | 5 | |
| Mary Beth Stewart | 1:05.1 | 28 | Did not advance | ||||
| Barbara Hounsell | 400 m freestyle | 5:04.9 | 18 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Jane Hughes | 4:54.8 | 8 Q | —N/a | 4:50.9 | 5 | ||
| Patty Thompson | 5:06.7 | 23 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Helen Kennedy | 100 m backstroke | 1:12.5 | 22 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Eileen Weir | 1:09.7 | 4 Q | —N/a | 1:09.8 | 7 | ||
| Marianne Humeniuk | 100 m butterfly | 1:09.5 | 9 Q | 1:09.2 | 9 | Did not advance | |
| Helen Kennedy | 1:11.2 | =18 | Did not advance | ||||
| Mary Beth Stewart | 1:09.9 | 10 Q | 1:08.6 | 7 Q | 1:10.0 | 8 | |
| Barbara Hounsell | 400 m individual medley | 5:38.4 | 9 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Helen Kennedy | 5:49.9 | 17 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Mary Beth Stewart Patty Thompson Helen Kennedy Marion Lay | 4 × 100 m freestyle relay | 4:14.9 | =6 Q | —N/a | 4:15.9 | 7 | |
| Eileen Weir Marion Lay Mary Beth Stewart Helen Kennedy | 4 × 100 m medley relay | 4:46.6 | 7 Q | —N/a | 4:49.9 | 6 | |
Weightlifting
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1964 Summer Olympics
In the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan, athletes from Canada took part in the weightlifting events. This sport tests the strength and lifting ability of competitors, and many Canadian athletes showed great effort in these challenges.
Wrestling
Main article: Wrestling at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Canada had athletes compete in wrestling during the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. This was part of the overall events where Canadian participants took part in many different sports.
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