1956 Gent–Wevelgem

1956 Gent–Wevelgem
Race details
Dates25 March 1956
Stages1
Distance228 km (141.7 mi)
Winning time6h 21' 00"
Results
  Winner  Rik Van Looy (BEL)
  Second  Richard Van Genechten (BEL)
  Third  Désiré Keteleer (BEL)

The 1956 Gent–Wevelgem was the 18th edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 25 March 1956. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Rik Van Looy.