Canadian athletes at the 1908 Summer Olympics

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competed at the

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, United Kingdom. Canadian athletes won three gold, three silver, and ten bronze medals.

Team selection

The

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was established to select athletes for the 1908 Summer Olympics, when the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union and the Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada had unsettled differences.

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executive J. Howard Crocker assisted the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union in arranging regional and national trials to select Olympic athletes. He was subsequently appointed manager of the national team for Canada in 1908, which was first national team organized despite that individuals had competed on behalf of Canada in prior Summer Olympics.

Medalists

Results by event

Athletics

Running

In response to Tom Longboat's poor performance in the marathon, J. Howard Crocker reported that Longboat was likely "doped", explaining his collapse and subsequent condition. This was subsequently probed by the Canadian Olympic Committee, with Crocker testifying.

Jumping

Throwing

Cycling

Canada's best cycling result was a

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won in the team pursuit.

Diving

Fencing

Canada's lone épéeist was eliminated in the first round

Gymnastics

Lacrosse

Canada won the only lacrosse match played in 1908 against

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, earning the gold medal.

Rowing

Shooting

Swimming

Tennis

Wrestling

Notes

References

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