It was the second time the nation had competed in swimming, after similarly sending one swimmer to the 1908 Summer Olympics.

Calvin Bricker and Duncan Gillis added silver medals in the long jump and discus throw, respectively.

Because Canada had fewer than four cyclists, the nation was not entered in the team time trial event.

Robert Zimmerman, who had previously been Canada's lone diver in 1908, improved upon his prior performance in advancing to the final and placing 5th.

It was the nation's second appearance in shooting; the 1912 team was much smaller and less successful than the 1908 squad, which had won four medals.