Canada at the 1920 Summer Olympics
Encyclopedia
Canada
competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics
in Antwerp, Belgium
. These games marked the introduction of winter sports to the Olympic program (competed in April 1920); Canada won its first gold medal for ice hockey.
Men
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
Ranks given are within the heat.
Men
Ranks given are within the heat.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Final rank: Gold
Ranks given are within the heat.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
in Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. These games marked the introduction of winter sports to the Olympic program (competed in April 1920); Canada won its first gold medal for ice hockey.
Gold
- Winnipeg FalconsWinnipeg FalconsThe Winnipeg Falcons were a senior men's amateur ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In the 1919-1920 season, the Winnipeg Falcons won the Allan Cup. That team went on to represent Canada in the 1920 Olympic games held in Antwerp, Belgium...
(Robert BensonRobert Benson (ice hockey)Competitor for CanadaRobert John "Bobby" Benson was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was the left defender for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to family of Icelandic heritage .-External...
, Walter ByronWalter ByronCompetitor for CanadaWalter Jacob Byron was a Canadian ice hockey player of Icelandic and English decent, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
, Frank FredricksonFrank FredricksonSigurður Franklin Fredrickson was a Canadian ice hockey centre who was significant to both the amateur and professional sport as it evolved in North America in the early 20th century...
, Chris FridfinnsonChris FridfinnsonKristmundur N. Fridfinnson was a Canadian ice hockey player of Icelandic heritage who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Baldur, Manitoba ....
, Magnus GoodmanMagnus GoodmanMagnus "Mike" Goodman was a Canadian swimmer, speed skater, and ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to icelandic Immigrants ....
, Haldor HaldersonHaldor HaldersonHarold "Slim" Halderson was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Winnipeg.Slim was the right wing for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal...
, Konrad JohannessonKonrad JohannessonKonrad Jonasson "Konnie" Johannesson was a Canadian ice hockey player of icelandic decent, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Glenboro, Manitoba....
, Allan WoodmanAllan WoodmanAllan Charles "Huck" Woodman was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba....
) — Ice HockeyIce hockey at the 1920 Summer OlympicsIce hockey was introduced to the Olympic Games at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. The matches were played between April 23 and April 29, 1920. All matches took place in the Palais de Glace d'Anvers . The rink measured 56 to 18 meters . All games were played with seven players on each side,...
, Men's competition - Earl ThomsonEarl ThomsonEarl John "Tommy" Thompson was Canadian athlete, a specialist in the high hurdles....
— AthleticsAthletics at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, 29 athletics events were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from August 15, 1920 to August 23, 1920.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Men's 110 m Hurdles - Bert Schneider — BoxingBoxing at the 1920 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 21, 1920 to August 24, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Men's Welterweight
Silver
- Clifford GrahamClifford GrahamClifford "Chris" J. Graham was a Canadian boxer who competed in the 1920s.He won the silver medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics, losing to Clarence Walker in the final. Four years later in Paris he once again represented his native country at the Summer Olympics...
— BoxingBoxing at the 1920 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 21, 1920 to August 24, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Men's Bantamweight - Georges Prud'Homme — BoxingBoxing at the 1920 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 21, 1920 to August 24, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Men's Middleweight - George VernotGeorge VernotGeorge Edward Vernot was a Canadian swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics....
— SwimmingSwimming at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, ten swimming events were contested. The women's 300 metre freestyle event was new since the previous Games in 1912. The competitions were held from Sunday August 22, 1920 to Sunday August 29, 1920...
, Men's 1500 m Freestyle
Bronze
- Clarence NewtonClarence NewtonClarence "Chris" Newton was a Canadian lightweight boxer, who competed in the 1920s.He won the bronze medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.-References:*...
— BoxingBoxing at the 1920 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 21, 1920 to August 24, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Men's Lightweight - Moe Herscovitch — BoxingBoxing at the 1920 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 21, 1920 to August 24, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Men's Middleweight - George VernotGeorge VernotGeorge Edward Vernot was a Canadian swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics....
— SwimmingSwimming at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, ten swimming events were contested. The women's 300 metre freestyle event was new since the previous Games in 1912. The competitions were held from Sunday August 22, 1920 to Sunday August 29, 1920...
, Men's 400 m Freestyle
Diving
A single diver represented Canada in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport. Flint competed in all three of the men's events, but did not reach the final in any.Men
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
| Diver | Event | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Score | Rank | Points | Score | Rank | ||
| Richard Flint | 3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, August 26, 1920 and on Saturday, August 27, 1920.Fourteen divers from nine nations competed.-First round:... |
29 | 480.70 | 5 | Did not advance | ||
| 10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, August 28, 1920 and on Monday, August 29, 1920 .... |
28 | 351.35 | 6 | Did not advance | |||
| Plain high dive Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's plain high diving The men's plain high diving was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 22, Tuesday, August 23, and on Thursday, August 25, 1920.... |
34 | 126.0 | 7 | Did not advance | |||
Swimming
Three swimmers, all male, represented Canada in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport. Hodgson was unable to successfully defend his 1912 championships in the 400 and 1500 metre freestyle events, not even reaching the final in either; Vernot took a bronze and a silver in those events.Ranks given are within the heat.
Men
| Swimmer | Event | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Sidney Gooday | 200 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| 400 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre breaststroke The men's 400 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Did not finish | Did not advance | |||||
| George Hodgson George Hodgson George Ritchie Hodgson was a Canadian swimmer of the early 20th century, and considered by many to be the greatest swimmer in Canadian history.He was born and died in Montreal.... |
400 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
5:49.8 | 2 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |
| 1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
24:36.6 | 2 Q | Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | ||
| George Vernot George Vernot George Edward Vernot was a Canadian swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics.... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
1:05.2 | 1 Q | 1:05.8 | 3 | Did not advance | |
| 400 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
5:32.6 | 1 Q | 5:27.8 | 1 Q | 5:29.6 | ||
| 1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
23:40.0 | 1 Q | 22:59.4 | 1 Q | 22:36.4 | ||
Athletics
14 athletes represented Canada in 1920. It was the nation's fifth appearance in the sport, having competed in athletics every time the country competed at the Olympics. The best result for the team was Thomson's gold medal in the high hurdles, as Canada took a gold medal in athletics for the fifth straight Games.Ranks given are within the heat.
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Cyril Coaffee Cyril Coaffee Cyril Coaffee was a Canadian track and field athlete.Born in Edmonton Greater London UK, he tied Charlie Paddock's world record for the 100 yard dash at the 1922 Canadian championships.... |
100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | |||||
| 200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | ||||||
| James Dellow James Dellow James A. Dellow was a Canadian middle and distance runner of the 1910s. He competed in the marathon at the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | 2:46:47.0 | 13 | |||||
| Edward Freeman | 3 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 kilometre walk The men's 3 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Friday, August 20, 1920 and on Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-two race walkers from twelve nations competed.... |
N/A | Unknown | 8 | Did not advance | ||||
| 10 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk The men's 10 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed.... |
N/A | Disqualified | Did not advance | ||||||
| Edward Lawrence | 1500 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Thursday, August 19, 1920.Twenty-nine runners from 12 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 4:03.9 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
| 10000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 33:08.5 | 6 | Did not advance | |||||
| Georges Norman | Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | 2:58:01.0 | 22 | |||||
| Alexandre Penton | 100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
11.2 | 2 Q | 11.4 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| 200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
22.9 | 2 Q | 22.7 | 2 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | ||
| Hector Phillips | 400 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.37 runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
52.3 | 2 Q | 51.5 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| 800 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Forty runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Unknown | 8 | Did not advance | |||||
| Arthur Scholes | Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | 2:48:30.0 | 15 | |||||
| Albert Smoke | Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | Did not finish | ||||||
| Earl Thomson Earl Thomson Earl John "Tommy" Thompson was Canadian athlete, a specialist in the high hurdles.... |
110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.24 runners from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15.4 | 2 Q | 15.0 WR | 1 Q | 14.8 WR | ||
| Thomas Towns | 1500 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Thursday, August 19, 1920.Twenty-nine runners from 12 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Unknown | 6 | Did not advance | ||||
| 5000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Monday, August 16, 1920 and on Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Thirty-eight runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Did not finish | Did not advance | ||||||
| Cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual cross country The men's individual cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | Unknown | 9 | ||||||
| Athlete | Event | Qualifying | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| John Cameron John Cameron (athlete) John A. Cameron was a Canadian athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Vancouver.In 1920 he participated in the Olympic hammer throw event but was unable to set a mark.... |
Hammer throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920... |
No mark | 12 | Did not advance | |
| William Kennedy | High jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.22 high jumpers from nine nations competed.-Records:... |
No mark | 21 | Did not advance | |
| Archie McDiarmid Archie McDiarmid Archibald "Archie" McDiarmid was a Canadian track and field athlete born in Vancouver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth in the 56 pound weight throw competition and ninth in the hammer throw event.... |
Hammer throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920... |
44.66 | 9 | Did not advance | |
| 56 lb weight throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 56 pound weight throw The men's 56 pound weight throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event after the debut in 1904. The Intercalated Games in 1906 saw a stone throw event... |
9.475 | 4 | 10.12 | 4 | |
Boxing
Eight boxers represented Canada at the 1920 Games. It was the nation's debut appearance in boxing. Five of the boxers won medals, with Schneider taking the only championship while others took two silvers and two bronzes.| Boxer | Weight class | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / Bronze match | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Rank | ||
| Chris Graham | Bantamweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's bantamweight -References:... |
N/A | Bye | W |
W |
L |
|
| Moe Herscovitch | Middleweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's middleweight -References:... |
Bye | W |
W |
L |
W |
|
| Clarence Newton Clarence Newton Clarence "Chris" Newton was a Canadian lightweight boxer, who competed in the 1920s.He won the bronze medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.-References:*... |
Lightweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's lightweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
W |
L |
W |
|
| Walter Newton | Featherweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's featherweight -References:... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Georges Prud'Homme | Middleweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's middleweight -References:... |
Bye | W |
W |
W |
L |
|
| William Rankin | Featherweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's featherweight -References:... |
L |
Did not advance | 16 | |||
| Bert Schneider | Welterweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's welterweight -References:... |
Bye | W |
W |
W |
W |
|
| Harry Turner | Flyweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's flyweight -References:... |
N/A | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 2 | .333 | |
| 2 | 1 | .667 | |
| 1 | 2 | .333 | |
| 1 | 1 | .500 | |
| 4 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 3 | 1 | .750 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| Total | 15 | 7 | .682 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Round of 16 | 4 | 2 | .667 |
| Quarterfinals | 5 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Semifinals | 3 | 2 | .600 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Bronze match | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Total | 15 | 7 | .682 |
Cycling
Five cyclists represented Canada in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport. McDonald's fifth-place finish in the 50 kilometres was the best result of the Games for the Canadian cyclists.Road cycling
| Cyclist | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Harold Bounsell | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
Did not finish | |
| Harry Martin | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
5:30:16.2 | 38 |
| Herbert McDonald | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
5:20:34.6 | 31 |
| Norman Webster | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
Did not finish | |
| Harold Bounsell Harry Martin Herbert McDonald Norman Webster |
Team time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team time trial The men's team time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists in the individual time trial event were summed to give team results.-Results:... |
Did not finish | |
Track cycling
Ranks given are within the heat.| Cyclist | Event | Heats | Quarterfinals | Repechage semis | Repechage final | Semifinals | Final | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Harold Bounsell | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
Unknown | 2 Q | Unknown | 2 R | 13.4 | 1 Q | Unknown | 2 | Did not advance | |||
| 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | |||||||||||
| Herbert McDonald | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |||||||||
| 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Unknown | 5 | ||||||||||
| William Taylor | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | |||||||||
| 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | |||||||||||
| Norman Webster | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
Unknown | 2 Q | Unknown | 3 R | Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | |||||
| 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | |||||||||||
| Harold Bounsell Herbert McDonald William Taylor Norman Webster |
Team pursuit Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team pursuit The men's team pursuit event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Quarterfinals:Quarterfinal 1Quarterfinal 2Quarterfinal 3Quarterfinal 4-Semifinals:Semifinal 1... |
N/A | Unknown | 2 | N/A | Did not advance | |||||||
Ice hockey
Canada competed in the inaugural Olympic ice hockey tournament. The team won its three matches to take the gold medal, outscoring opponents 29 to 1.Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Final rank: Gold
Rowing
Five rowers represented Canada in 1920. It was the nation's fourth straight appearance in the sport. Canada sent one boat, in the coxed fours. It was unable to advance past the semifinals, taking third place in the three-boat heat.Ranks given are within the heat.
| Rower | Cox | Event | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
| Harold Harcourt Robert Hay Strathy Hay Larry Landreau |
Art Everett | Coxed fours Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed fours The men's coxed fours event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 28, 1920 and August 29, 1920. It was the third appearance of the event, which had previously been held inaugural rowing competitions in 1900 as well as in 1912.Eight boats,... |
N/A | 7:18.0 | 3 | Did not advance | ||
Shooting
Seven shooters represented Canada in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport. For the second straight Games, the Canadian shooters were unable to earn any medals.| Shooter | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| George Beattie | Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
73 | Unknown |
| John Black | Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
52 | Unknown |
| William Hamilton | Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
82 | 11 |
| Robert Montgomery | Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
86 | 6 |
| Samuel Vance Samuel Vance (sport shooter) Samuel Goodwin Vance was a Canadian sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth with the Canadian team in the team clay pigeons competition... |
Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
71 | Unknown |
| George Beattie William Hamilton William McLaren Robert Montgomery James Oliver Samuel Vance |
Team clay pigeons Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team clay pigeons The men's team clay pigeons was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 22, 1920 and on July 23, 1920. 48 shooters from eight nations competed.Note: The shows Frederick... |
474 | 5 |
Wrestling
A single wrestler competed for Canada in 1920. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport.Freestyle
| Wrestler | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals / Bronze match | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Locon | Freestyle middle | (L) | Did not advance | 17 | |||
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| Total | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Round of 16 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Quarterfinals | 0 | 0 | – |
| Semifinals | 0 | 0 | – |
| Final | 0 | 0 | – |
| Bronze match | 0 | 0 | – |
| Total | 0 | 1 | .000 |