South Africa at the 1956 Summer Olympics
| South Africa at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | RSA (ZAF used at these Games) |
| NOC | South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee |
| in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
| Competitors | 50 (44 men and 6 women) in 10 sports |
| Medals Ranked 33rd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Union of South Africa competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 50 competitors, 44 men and 6 women, took part in 50 events in 10 sports.