Great Britain at the 1964 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | GBR (GBI used at these Games) |
NOC | British Olympic Association |
in Tokyo | |
Competitors | 204 (160 men and 44 women) in 17 sports |
Flag bearers | Anita Lonsbrough (opening) Allan Jay (closing) |
Medals Ranked 10th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
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. [1] 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.
Sport | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Total |
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Athletics | 4 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
Fencing | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Rowing | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Sailing | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Swimming | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Weightlifting | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Equestrian | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 |
Men's Hammer Throw
Twelve cyclists represented Great Britain in 1964.
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Three male pentathletes represented Great Britain in 1964.
Eight shooters represented Great Britain in 1964.
Louis Martin
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