The

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(USSR) competed in the

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for the first time at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo,

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Medalists

Alpine skiing

;Men ;Women

Cross-country skiing

;Men ;Women

Ice hockey

;Men *Head coach:

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;;Preliminary round ;;Final round

Nordic combined

Ski jumping

Speed skating

;Men

References

Official Olympic ReportsInternational Olympic Committee results database
{{Top Winter Olympics medal-winning nations Nations at the 1956 Winter Olympics

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Winter Olympics The Winter Olympic Games (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques d'hiver) is a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice. The first Winter Olympic Games, the 1924 Winter Olympics, were h ...