Australia was the host nation for the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. However, due to Australian quarantine restrictions the equestrian events were held in Stockholm, Sweden. 294 competitors, 250 men and 44 women, took part in 140 events in 18 sports.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Basketball

Preliminary round

Group D

Classification 9–15

Group 1

Classification matches

Team Roster

Boxing

Canoeing

Sprint

Cycling

Track

Diving

Fencing

21 fencers, 18 men and 3 women, represented Australia in 1956. Ranks given are within the pool. Ranks given are within the pool.

Football

First round

Quarter-finals

Men's team squads

Head coach: Richard Telfer

Gymnastics

Hockey

Preliminary round

Pool B

Play–off match

Men's Team Competition

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Australia in 1956.

Rowing

Australia had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1956.

Sailing

Shooting

Twelve shooters represented Australia in 1956.

Swimming

Water polo

Preliminary round

The preliminary round consisted of a round-robin tournament held in three groups. Each team played the other teams in its group once.

Group A

28 November 29 November 30 November

Consolation

Weightlifting

Wrestling