Italy at The 1956 Summer Olympics

Italy At The 1956 Summer Olympics

Italy competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 129 competitors, 114 men and 15 women, took part in 76 events in 13 sports.

Read more about Italy At The 1956 Summer Olympics:  Athletics, Cycling, Fencing, Modern Pentathlon, Swimming, Water Polo

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