| Canada at the 1952 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | CAN |
| NOC | Canadian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Helsinki, Finland July 19–August 4, 1952 | |
| Competitors | 107 in 13 sports |
| Flag bearer | Bill Parnell |
| Medals Ranked 21st |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
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. [1]
Men's Light Welterweight (–63,5 kg)
Men's featherweight (–57 kg)
Men's lightweight (–60 kg)
Men's welterweight (–67 kg)
Men's Light Middleweight (–71 kg)
Men's middleweight (–75 kg)
Men's Heavyweight (> 91 kg)
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race
Two fencers, both men, represented Canada in 1952.
Canada had 15 male rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1952. [2]
Four shooters represented Canada in 1952. George Genereux won a gold medal in the trap event.
West Germany was the host nation of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. 423 competitors, 340 men and 83 women, took part in 183 events in 23 sports.
Canada competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, held from 26 August to 11 September 1972. 208 competitors, 158 men and 50 women, took part in 136 events in 18 sports. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Montreal, the Canadian flag was raised at the closing ceremony.
Canada was the host nation for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, held from 17 July to 1 August 1976. 385 competitors, 261 men and 124 women, took part in 173 events in 23 sports.
Bulgaria competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. 271 competitors, 183 men and 88 women, took part in 151 events in 20 sports.
Kazakhstan competed in the Summer Olympic Games as an independent nation for the first time at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. Previously, Kazakhstani athletes competed for the Unified Team at the 1992 Summer Olympics. 96 competitors, 72 men and 24 women, took part in 99 events in 14 sports.
Romania competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 159 competitors, 132 men and 27 women, took part in 102 events in 16 sports.
Hungary competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 189 competitors, 162 men and 27 women, took part in 107 events in 15 sports.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 257 competitors, 213 men and 44 women, took part in 127 events in 18 sports. In 1952, they achieved their only gold medal during the last event of the last day of competition in Helsinki. Along with 1904 and 1996, this is Great Britain's lowest gold medal count.
India competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 64 competitors, 60 men and 4 women, took part in 42 events in 11 sports. This marked the second time India had competed as an independent republic.
Cuba competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union. 207 competitors, 175 men and 32 women, took part in 92 events in 19 sports.
Nigeria competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.
Algeria competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. That nation won íts first ever Olympic medals at these Games.
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 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 118 competitors, 100 men and 18 women, took part in 80 events in 13 sports.
Athletes from the Netherlands competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.
Cuba competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 137 competitors, 109 men and 28 women, took part in 69 events in 14 sports.
The Soviet Union (USSR) competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 295 competitors, 255 men and 40 women, took part in 141 events in 18 sports.
Pakistan competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 38 competitors, all men, took part in 25 events in 7 sports.
Pakistan competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 55 competitors, all men, took part in 43 events in 8 sports. They won their first medal at this level, winning the silver in the men's field hockey competition.
