United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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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 |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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]
Main article: Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Men's Marathon
Main article: Basketball at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Boxing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Canoeing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Cycling at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Diving at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Men's 10m Platform
Women's 10m Platform
Main article: Fencing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
18 fencers represented the United States in 1956.
Main article: Association football at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Head coach: Jimmy Mills [citation needed]
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Field hockey at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1956, winning silver in the team event.
Main article: Rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1956.[3]
Main article: Sailing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Shooting at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Eight shooters represented the United States in 1956. Offutt Pinion won the bronze medal in the 50 m pistol event.
Main article: Swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Wrestling at the 1956 Summer Olympics |