| Times held | 10 |
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| Total participants | 290 |
| Total countries | 21 |
| Year | Event | Status | Participants | NOCs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 15 | 4 |
| 1912 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 18 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 metres, 1907 Rating, Open | Olympic | 12 | 2 |
| 1920 | 6 metres, 1919 Rating, Open | Olympic | 6 | 2 |
| 1924 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 27 | 9 |
| 1928 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 61 | 13 |
| 1932 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 13 | 3 |
| 1936 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 60 | 12 |
| 1948 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 60 | 11 |
| 1952 | 6 metres, Open | Olympic | 56 | 11 |
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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| Athlete | Nat | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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