Philippines at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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Philippines at the Olympic Games
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At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors	39
Medals	Gold 0	Silver 0	Bronze 0	Total 0
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The Philippines competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.

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[edit] Basketball

The Philippines finished with a win-loss record of 3-5 and placed 7th overall.

Players:

• Carlos Badion
• Rafael Baretto
• Ramon Campos
• Loreto Carbonel
• Antonio Genato - Team Captain
• Eduardo "Eddie" Lim
• Carlos "Caloy" Loyzaga
• Ramon Manulat
• Leonardo Marquicias
• Mariano Tolentino
• Martin Urra
• Antonio Villamor

• Head Coach: Leo Prieto

[edit] References

• Official Olympic Reports

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