North Borneo at the 1956 Summer Olympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Borneo at the1956 Summer Olympics |
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Flag of North Borneo
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| IOC code | NBO | ||||||||
| NOC | North Borneo Olympic Committee | ||||||||
| in Melbourne/Stockholm | |||||||||
| Competitors | 2 in 1 sport | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Chacha G. S. Kler. | ||||||||
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 Malaysia (1964–) |
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North Borneo competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. It was the only Olympic appearance by the former British protectorate, which formed part of the new country Malaysia in 1963.
Medal tables
Medals by Summer Games
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
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 1956 Melbourne |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1960 Rome |
did not participate | |||||
| 1964–present | As part of Malaysia (MAS) |
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| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
Athletics
Both of the North Bornean athletes competed in the same event—men's triple jump—but neither qualified for the final.
| Athlete | Event | Qualifying | Final | ||
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| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Gabuh Piging | Men's triple jump | 14.55 m | 24 | Did not advance | |
| Sium Diau | 14.09 m | 28 | Did not advance | ||
See also
In Spanish: Borneo Septentrional en los Juegos Olímpicos de Melbourne 1956 para niños
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