Australia at the 1956 Summer Olympics
| Australia at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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| NOC | Australian Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 294 (250 men, 44 women) | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Mervyn Wood (rower) | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 3rd |
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1906 Intercalated Games Australasia (1908–1912) |
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Australia was the host nation for the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. However, due to Australian quarantine restrictions the equestrian events were held in Stockholm, Sweden. 294 competitors, 250 men and 44 women, took part in 140 events in 18 sports.
Men's 110m Hurdles
Men's Marathon
Classification Matches:
Men's 3m Springboard
Men's 10m Platform
Women's 3m Springboard
Women's 10m Platform
21 fencers, 18 men and 3 women, represented Australia in 1956.
Three male pentathletes represented Australia in 1956.
Twelve shooters represented Australia in 1956.
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