North Borneo at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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.[1][2]

North Borneo at the
1956 Summer Olympics
Flag of North Borneo
IOC codeNBO
NOCNorth Borneo Olympic Committee
in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors2 in 1 sport
Flag bearerChacha G. S. Kler.
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
 Malaysia (1968–)

Medal tables

Medals by Summer Games

GamesAthletesGoldSilverBronzeTotalRank
1956 Melbourne20000-
1960 Romedid not participate
1964–presentAs part of  Malaysia (MAS)
Total0000-

Athletics

Both of the North Bornean athletes competed in the same event—men's triple jump—but neither qualified for the final.

AthleteEventQualifyingFinal
ResultRankResultRank
Gabuh PigingMen's triple jump14.55 m24Did not advance
Sium Bin Diau14.09 m28Did not advance

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