Canada at the 1928 Winter Olympics
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Canada competed at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Canada has competed at every Winter Olympic Games.
Quick Facts Canada at the 1928 Winter Olympics, IOC code ...
Canada at the 1928 Winter Olympics | |
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IOC code | CAN |
NOC | Canadian Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in St. Moritz | |
Competitors | 23 (20 men, 3 women) in 6 sports |
Flag bearer | John Porter |
Medals Ranked 5th |
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Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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The Canadian Olympic Committee appointed W. A. Hewitt as head of mission for Canada at the 1928 Winter Olympics. He oversaw travel arrangements for the delegation which included figure skating, speed skating, skiing, and ice hockey.[1] Hewitt and the Canadian delegation totalled 47 people, and sailed from Halifax aboard SS Arabic to Cherbourg, then travelled to St. Moritz.[2] Hewitt and the delegation then returned to Canada aboard SS Celtic.[3]