Italy at the 1956 Winter Olympics
| Italy at the 1956 Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | ITA |
| NOC | Italian National Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Cortina d'Ampezzo | |
| Competitors | 65 (53 men, 12 women) in 8 sports |
| Flag bearer | Tito Tolin (ski jumping) |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Italy was the host nation for the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. It was the first time that Italy had hosted the Olympic Games.