The United States competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. As Squaw Valley would be hosting the following Winter Olympics, an American segment was performed at the closing ceremony.

Medalists

American figure skaters swept the men's singles competition, taking all three medals. The following U.S. competitors won medals at the games. In the by discipline sections below, medalists' names are bolded.

Alpine skiing

Men Women

Bobsleigh

Cross-country skiing

Figure skating

Individual Mixed

Ice hockey

Summary First round Top two teams advanced to Medal Round. Medal round

Nordic combined

Ski jumping

Speed skating