Canada at the 1952 Summer Olympics

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.

Medalists

Gold

• George Genereux — Shooting, Men's Trap

Silver

• Kenneth Lane and Donald Hawgood — Canoeing, Men's C-2 1000 m
• Gerald Gratton — Weightlifting, Men's 67.5–75 kg (middleweight)

Athletics

Basketball

Men's Team Competition

• Qualification Round (Group C)

* Defeated Italy (68-57)

* Defeated Romania (72-51)

* Defeated Egypt (63-57)

• Main Round (Group C)

* Lost to Brazil (55-57)

* Lost to Argentina (81-82)

* Lost to Philippines (65-81) → did not advance, 13th place

• Team Roster

*Ralph Campbell

*William...... ...

...

Read More