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North Borneo at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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IOC code
  
NBO

Flag bearer
  
Gabuh Piging

Competitors
  
2 in 1 sport

North Borneo at the 1956 Summer Olympics

NOC
  
North Borneo Olympic Committee

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.

Athletics

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

References

North Borneo at the 1956 Summer Olympics Wikipedia