United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics

United States at the
1956 Summer Olympics
United States at the; 1956 Summer Olympics
	Flag of the United States
IOC code	USA
NOC	United States Olympic Committee
in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors	297 (251 men and 46 women) in 18 sports
Flag bearer	Norman Armitage
Medals; Ranked 2nd	Gold 32 Silver 25 Bronze 17 Total 74
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
	1896; 1900; 1904; 1908; 1912; 1920; 1924; 1928; 1932; 1936; 1948; 1952; 1956; 1960; 1964; 1968; 1972; 1976; 1980; 1984; 1988; 1992; 1996; 2000; 2004; 2008; 2012; 2016; 2020; 2024;
Other related appearances
	1906 Intercalated Games

The United States competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 297 competitors, 251 men and 46 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports.