United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics
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| IOC code | USA | ||||||||
| NOC | United States Olympic Committee | ||||||||
| in Melbourne/ | |||||||||
| Competitors | 297 (251 men and 46 women) in 18 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Norman Armitage | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| 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.
Men's Marathon
Men's 10m Platform
Women's 10m Platform
18 fencers, 15 men and 3 women, represented the United States in 1956.
Head Coach: Jimmy Mills
Three male pentathletes represented the United States in 1956, winning silver in the team event.
Eight shooters represented the United States in 1956. Offutt Pinion won the bronze medal in the 50 m pistol event.
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