| Belgium at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | BEL |
| NOC | Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
| Competitors | 51 men and 3 women in 12 sports |
| Flag bearer | André Nelis[1] |
| Medals Ranked 28th |
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| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Belgium competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 54 competitors, 51 men and 3 women, took part in 37 events in 12 sports.[2]
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Main article: Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Men's Marathon
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Main article: Boxing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Canoeing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Cycling at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Fencing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Six fencers, all men, represented Belgium in 1956.
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Main article: Field hockey at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Belgium had seven male rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1956.[3]
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Main article: Sailing at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Shooting at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
Two shooters represented Belgium in 1956.
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Main article: Swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Weightlifting at the 1956 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Wrestling at the 1956 Summer Olympics |