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Northern Rhodesia At The 1964 Summer Olympics
Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 12 competitors, 11 men and 1 woman, took part in 13 events in 5 sports. These were the only Games for Northern Rhodesia. On 24 October 1964 (the same day as the closing ceremony), the country became independent from the UK and changed its name from Northern Rhodesia to Zambia, the first time a country entered an Olympic games as one country and left it as another. For that ceremony, the team celebrated by marching with a new placard with the word "Zambia" on it (as opposed to the "Northern Rhodesia" placard used in the opening ceremony). They were the only team to use a placard for the closing ceremony.BSスペシャル『青春TVタイムトラベル』 第4回 プレイバック・東京オリンピック（NHK衛星第2テレビジョン／1992年12月26日放送で土門自身が振り返ってコメントしている） Athletics ;Men ;Trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Olympic Committee Of Zambia
The National Olympic Committee of Zambia (IOC code: ZAM) is the National Olympic Committee representing Zambia. It was created in 1951 as the ''National Olympic Committee of Northern Rhodesia'' and recognised by the IOC in 1963. Zambia made its debut at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Previously, it competed as Northern Rhodesia in 1964 (changing its name on the day of the closing ceremony) and under the banner of Rhodesia in 1960. Since 2010, the Committee, in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Government of Zambia have operated an Olympic Youth Development Center (OYDC) in Lusaka, Zambia. The center was opened as a pilot project by the IOC and is open to all youth in the country. Presidents of Committee *present – Mr. Alfred Foloko *predecessor – Ms. Miriam Moyo Vice Presidents of Committee *present – Ms. Hazel Kennedy Executive Board 2017-2021 *President – Mr. Alfred Foloko *Vice President – Ms. Hazel K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffery Smith (athlete)
Jeffery Itzen Smith (born 11 June 1943) is a former sprinter. Representing Northern Rhodesia, he competed in the men's 100 metres and men's 200 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Representing Rhodesia and Nyasaland at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth. The ..., Smith finished fourth in the 4 × 110 yards relay (with Johan Du Preez, Danie Burger, and Roy Collins), fifth in the 220 yards, and was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 100 yards in Perth. References External links * 1943 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics Zambian male sprinters Olympic athletes of Northern Rhodesia Athletes (track and field) at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Fox (swimmer)
Charles Wanne Fox (born 6 April 1948) is a former breaststroke and medley swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1964 Summer Olympics representing Northern Rhodesia Northern Rhodesia was a British protectorate in south central Africa, now the independent country of Zambia. It was formed in 1911 by amalgamating the two earlier protectorates of Barotziland-North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodes .... References External links * 1948 births Living people Northern Rhodesia people Zambian male breaststroke swimmers Zambian male medley swimmers Olympic swimmers for Zambia Swimmers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) {{Zambia-swimming-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swimming At The 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 Metre Freestyle
The men's 1500 metre freestyle event at the 1964 Olympic Games took place between October 16 and 17. This swimming event used freestyle swimming, which means that the method of the stroke is not regulated (unlike backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly events). Nearly all swimmers use the front crawl or a variant of that stroke. Because an Olympic-size swimming pool An Olympic-size swimming pool conforms to regulated dimensions that are large enough for international competition. This type of swimming pool is used in the Olympic Games, where the race course is in length, typically referred to as "long cour ... is 50 metres long, this race consisted of 30 lengths of the pool. Medalists Results Heats Five heats were held; the eight fastest swimmers advanced to the Finals. Those that advanced are highlighted. Heat One Heat Two Heat Three Heat Four Heat Five Final Key: OR = Olympic record References {{DEFAULTSORT:Swimming At The 1964 Summer Olympics - M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swimming At The 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 Metre Freestyle
The men's 400 metre freestyle event at the 1964 Olympic Games took place between October 14 and 15. This swimming event used freestyle swimming, which means that the method of the stroke is not regulated (unlike backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly events). Nearly all swimmers use the front crawl or a variant of that stroke. Because an Olympic size swimming pool is 50 metres long, this race consisted of eight lengths of the pool. Medalists Results Heats Seven heats were held; the fastest eight swimmers advanced to the Finals. Those that advanced are highlighted. Heat One Heat Two Heat Three Heat Four Heat Five Heat Six Heat Seven Final Key: WR = World record References {{DEFAULTSORT:Swimming At The 1964 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 Metre Freestyle Men's 400 Metre Freestyle Men's events at the 1964 Summer Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Durrett
Alan Hugh Durrett (born 13 January 1948) is a former freestyle swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1964 Summer Olympics representing Northern Rhodesia Northern Rhodesia was a British protectorate in southern Africa, south central Africa, now the independent country of Zambia. It was formed in 1911 by Amalgamation (politics), amalgamating the two earlier protectorates of Barotziland-North-West .... References External links * 1948 births Living people Northern Rhodesia people Zambian male freestyle swimmers Olympic swimmers for Zambia Swimmers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) {{Zambia-swimming-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Skinner (fencer)
Patricia C. Skinner (born 12 May 1930) is a former fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1964 Summer Olympics representing Northern Rhodesia Northern Rhodesia was a British protectorate in southern Africa, south central Africa, now the independent country of Zambia. It was formed in 1911 by Amalgamation (politics), amalgamating the two earlier protectorates of Barotziland-North-West .... References External links * 1930 births Possibly living people Zambian female foil fencers Olympic fencers for Zambia Fencers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Northern Rhodesia people {{Zambia-fencing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fencing At The 1964 Summer Olympics – Women's Foil
The women's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1964 Summer Olympics programme. It was the ninth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 14 – 15, 1964. 39 fencers from 17 nations competed. Medalists Results Round 1 Round 2 Knockout rounds The winner of each group advanced to the final pool, while the runner-up moved into a 5th-place semifinal. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Fifth place semifinal Final References Sources * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fencing at the 1964 Summer Olympics - Women's foil Fencing at the 1964 Summer Olympics 1964 in women's fencing, Olymp Women's events at the 1964 Summer Olympics, Fen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masataka Takayama (boxer)
is a Japanese boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he defeated Ian McLoughlin Ian Michael McLoughlin (born 9 August 1991) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Club career Ipswich Town After impressing coaches on a trial at the start of 2009, McLoughlin signed a one-year contract with I ... of Northern Rhodesia, before losing to Piotr Gutman of Poland. References 1945 births Living people Japanese male boxers Olympic boxers for Japan Boxers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Boxers from Tokyo Asian Games medalists in boxing Boxers at the 1966 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan Medalists at the 1966 Asian Games Featherweight boxers 20th-century Japanese people {{Japan-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian McLoughlin (boxer)
Ian William McLoughlin (born 7 June 1944) is a former boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics, representing Northern Rhodesia Northern Rhodesia was a British protectorate in southern Africa, south central Africa, now the independent country of Zambia. It was formed in 1911 by Amalgamation (politics), amalgamating the two earlier protectorates of Barotziland-North-West .... At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he lost to Masataka Takayama of Japan in the Round of 32. References External links * 1944 births Living people Northern Rhodesia people Zambian male boxers Olympic boxers for Zambia Boxers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Featherweight boxers {{Zambia-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolae Puiu
Nicolae Puiu (4 December 1935 – 4 February 1970) was a Romanian boxer. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held ... and the 1964 Summer Olympics. At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he defeated Cornelis van der Walt of Northern Rhodesia before losing to Louis Johnson of the United States. References External links * 1935 births 1970 deaths Romanian male boxers Olympic boxers for Romania Boxers at the 1960 Summer Olympics Boxers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Reșița Bantamweight boxers {{Romania-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boxing At The 1964 Summer Olympics
The boxing competition at the 1964 Summer Olympics was held from 11 to 23 October. The competition was for men only and there were ten weight classes. Medal summary Medal table References External links Official Olympic Report1964 United States Olympic Book {{DEFAULTSORT:Boxing At The 1964 Summer Olympics 1964 Summer Olympics events 1964 Events January * January 1 – The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is dissolved. * January 5 - In the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches since the fifteenth century, Pope Paul VI and Patriarc ... 1964 in boxing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
