Belgium at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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Belgium at the Olympic Games

Flag of Belgium
IOC code:   BEL
1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors 55 men and 4 women in 13 sports
Medals
Rank: 28		 Gold
0		 Silver
2		 Bronze
0		 Total
2
Summer Olympic Games appearances
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
Winter Olympic Games appearances
1924 • 1928 • 1932 • 1936 • 1948 • 1952 • 1956 • 1960 • 1964 • 1968 • 1972 • 1976 • 1980 • 1984 • 1988 • 1992 • 1994 • 1998 • 2002 • 2006

Belgium competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events).

[edit] Medals

[edit] Silver

  • André Nelis — Sailing, Men's Finn Individual Competition
  • Joseph Mewis — Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Featherweight

[edit] References



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