United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics information
Sporting event delegation
United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics
Flag of the United States
IOC code
USA
NOC
United States Olympic Committee
in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors
297 (251 men and 46 women) in 18 sports
Flag bearer
Norman Armitage
Medals Ranked 2nd
Gold
32
Silver
25
Bronze
17
Total
74
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
1896
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1920
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1928
1932
1936
1948
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1956
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1964
1968
1972
1976
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2016
2020
2024
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games
The United States competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 297 competitors, 251 men and 46 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports.[1]
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