North Borneo at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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![]() Flag of North Borneo | |
IOC code | NBO |
NOC | North Borneo Olympic Committee |
in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
Competitors | 2 in 1 sport |
Flag bearer | Gabuh Piging |
Medals |
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Other related appearances | |
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North Borneo at the Olympics is a history which includes only one summer olympic game in one country and two athletes.[1]
The British colony of North Borneo competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics at Melbourne in Australia.[2]
This was the only Olympic appearance for the colony. North Borneo sent two athletes who took part in the triple jump. They failed to win a medal.
In later years, athletes from North Borneo competed as part of the team from Malaysia.