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Italy at the 1956 Summer Olympics

Italy at the
1956 Summer Olympics
Flag of Italy.svg
IOC code ITA
NOC Italian National Olympic Committee
Website www.coni.it (Italian)
in Melbourne/
Competitors 129 (114 men, 15 women) in 13 sports
Flag bearer Edoardo Mangiarotti
Medals
Ranked 5th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
8 8 9 25
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

Italy competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and , Sweden (equestrian events). 129 competitors, 114 men and 15 women, took part in 76 events in 13 sports.

Men's Marathon

19 fencers, 17 men and 2 women, represented Italy in 1956.

One male pentathlete represented Italy in 1956.

Five shooters represented Italy in 1956. In the trap event, Galliano Rossini won gold and Alessandro Ciceri won bronze.

Men's 4 × 200 m Freestyle Relay


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