| United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | USA |
| NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
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| Competitors | 297 (251 men and 46 women) in 18 sports |
| Flag bearer | Norman Armitage |
| Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
The United States competed at the 1956 Summer OlympicsinMelbourne, Australia. 297 competitors, 251 men and 46 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports.[1]
Men's Marathon
Men's 10m Platform
Silver Medal)
Bronze Medal)Women's 10m Platform
Gold Medal) Silver Medal) Bronze Medal)18 fencers represented the United States in 1956.
Head coach: Jimmy Mills [citation needed]
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1956, winning silver in the team event.
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1956.[3]
Eight shooters represented the United States in 1956. Offutt Pinion won the bronze medal in the 50 m pistol event.
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Nations in bullet brackets indicating competed at the Equestrian events (Stockholm only) | |
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The United States hosted the 1904, 1932, 1984, 1996, and 2028 Summer Olympics, as well as the 1932, 1960, 1980, and 2002 Winter Olympics. The United States did not participate in 1980 due to a boycott. |
