United Team of Germany at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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United Team of Germany at the Olympic Games

Flag of Germany superimposed
with the Olympic rings
IOC code:   EUA
1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne/Stockholm
Flag bearer Karl-Friedrich Haas (Melbourne)
Fritz Thiedemann (Stockholm)
Medals
Rank: 7
Gold
6
Silver
13
Bronze
7
Total
26
Summer Olympic Games appearances
195619601964
Winter Olympic Games appearances
195619601964

Athletes from East Germany (German Democratic Republic; GDR) and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany; FRG) competed together as the United Team of Germany at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events).

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