The United States competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 297 competitors, 251 men and 46 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Men's Marathon

Basketball

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

Diving

Men's 10m Platform Women's 10m Platform

Fencing

18 fencers represented the United States in 1956.

Football (soccer)

Head coach: Jimmy Mills

Gymnastics

Hockey

Modern pentathlon

Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1956, winning silver in the team event.

Rowing

The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1956.

Sailing

Shooting

Eight shooters represented the United States in 1956. Offutt Pinion won the bronze medal in the 50 m pistol event.

Swimming

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling