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Canada at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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Nations in bullet brackets indicating competed at the Equestrian events (Stockholm only)
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Five shooters represented Canada in 1956. In the 50 m rifle, prone event,
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Canada had 13 male rowers participate in two out of seven
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Preliminary round – 67.71 (→ did not advance, 15th place)
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IOC code
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Stockholm
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Medals
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