Italy competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 129 competitors, 114 men and 15 women, took part in 76 events in 13 sports. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Rome, the flag of Italy was hoisted at the closing ceremony.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Results

Boxing

Cycling

Fencing

19 fencers, 17 men and 2 women, represented Italy in 1956.

Gymnastics

Modern pentathlon

One male pentathlete represented Italy in 1956.

Rowing

Italy had 21 male rowers participate in five out of seven rowing events in 1956.

Sailing

Shooting

Five shooters represented Italy in 1956. In the trap event, Galliano Rossini won gold and Alessandro Ciceri won bronze.

Swimming

Men's 4 × 200 m Freestyle Relay

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling