rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics – men's eight

Olympic rowing event

EntityOlympic sporting event rowing eventQ21666211

Also known as rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics - men's eight

Instance of: Olympic sporting event
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Part of: rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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The men's eight competition at the 1956 Summer Olympics took place at Lake Wendouree near Ballarat, Australia. It was held from 23 to 27 November. There were 10 boats from 10 nations, with each nation limited to a single boat in the event. The event was won by the United States, the nation's eighth consecutive and 10th overall gold medal in the men's eight; the Americans had won every time they competed. Canada took silver, its first medal in the men's eight since 1932. Australia repeated as bronze medalists.

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Event distance: 2,000 m
Competition class: men's eight
Follows: rowing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – men's eight
Followed by: rowing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – men's eight
Number of participants: 90
Sport: rowing
Date: 1956
Participating team: United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics ranking: 1 · awards: Olympic gold medal · members / parts: Caldwell Esselstyn, William Becklean
Canada at the 1956 Summer Olympics ranking: 2 · awards: Olympic silver medal · members / parts: Richard McClure, David Helliwell
Australia at the 1956 Summer Olympics ranking: 3 · awards: Olympic bronze medal · members / parts: Harold Hewitt, Michael Aikman

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