Canada at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada joined the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. This was a large event where athletes from many countries competed in many sports.

115 Canadian athletes took part. There were 95 men and 20 women. They joined in 92 events across 16 sports, showing their skills and trying to win medals for Canada.

Medallists

Canada won 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 race in the 100 metre 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 in running, hurdles, and walking at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Harry Jerome won a bronze medal in the 100 metres and came fourth in the 200 metres. Bill Crothers won a silver medal in the 800 metres. Other athletes like Don Bertoia, Ergas Leps, Bruce Kidd, Cliff Nuttall, Bill Gairdner, Alexander Oakley, and Gerry Moro also competed for Canada.

Basketball

Main article: Basketball at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada’s men’s basketball team played in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. They had matches in the early rounds against teams such as the Soviet Union, Hungary, and Japan. In later matches, they played Peru and Hungary and finished in 14th place.

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 took part in several weight classes. John Henry competed in the men's flyweight division but lost his first match. Roger Palmer, in the men's lightweight division, won his first match but lost the next one. Harvey Reti, in the men's Light-Welterweight division, had a bye in the first round but lost in the second round. Frederick Desrosiers, competing in the men's welterweight division, lost his first match.

Canoeing

Main article: Canoeing at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada joined in canoeing at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Canadian athletes raced in canoes and kayaks. This sport needs both strength and skill as they paddle over water courses.

Diving

Main article: Diving at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Men

Women

Equestrian

Main article: Equestrian at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada sent athletes to the equestrian events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Equestrian sports include jumping, dressage, and eventing. In these events, riders show their skills with their horses.

Fencing

Main article: Fencing at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada had three fencers at the 1964 Summer Olympics: two men and one woman. The men, John Andru and Robert Foxcroft, took part 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 sent gymnasts to the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. They were part of many Canadian athletes in many 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. 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 sent athletes to compete in judo at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Many countries joined in these events.

Rowing

Main article: Rowing at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada had athletes in the rowing events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Rowing is a sport where people row boats on water, and many countries, including Canada, joined in these competitions.

Sailing

Main article: Sailing at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada had sailors in the Olympic sailing events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. This was one of many sports where Canada sent athletes to compete.

Shooting

Main article: Shooting at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Six shooters from Canada took part in the 1964 Summer Olympics. They competed in events like the 25 m pistol, 50 m pistol, 50 m rifle, and trap shooting.

The shooters were William Hare, Garfield McMahon, George Marsh, Gil Boa, Floyd Nattrass, and Harry Willsie.

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Men

Women

Weightlifting

Main article: Weightlifting at the 1964 Summer Olympics

In the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, athletes from Canada competed in weightlifting. This sport shows how strong athletes are and how much they can lift. Many Canadian athletes worked hard in these events.

Wrestling

Main article: Wrestling at the 1964 Summer Olympics

Canada sent athletes to compete in wrestling at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. This was one of many sports where Canadian athletes participated.