South Africa at the 1956 Summer Olympics

South Africa at the
1956 Summer Olympics
IOC codeRSA
(ZAF used at these Games)
NOCSouth African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee
in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors50 (44 men and 6 women) in 10 sports
Medals
Ranked 33rd
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
4
Total
4
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.