At the
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...
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fencing
Fencing is a group of three related combat sports. The three disciplines in modern fencing are the foil, the épée, and the sabre (also ''saber''); winning points are made through the weapon's contact with an opponent. A fourth discipline, s ...
events were contested, six for men and one for women.
Medal summary
Men's events
Women's events
Medal table
Participating nations
A total of 165 fencers (142 men and 23 women) from 23 nations competed at the Melbourne Games:
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References
1956 Summer Olympics events
1956
1956 in fencing
International fencing competitions hosted by Australia
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