Belgium at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | BEL |
NOC | Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee |
Website |
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in Melbourne/ Stockholm | |
Competitors | 51 men and 3 women in 12 sports |
Flag bearer | André Nelis [1] |
Medals Ranked 28th |
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Summer Olympics appearances ( overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Belgium competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden ( equestrian events). 54 competitors, 51 men and 3 women, took part in 37 events in 12 sports. [2]
Men's Marathon
Six fencers, all men, represented Belgium in 1956.
Belgium had seven male rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1956. [3]
Two shooters represented Belgium in 1956.