Norway at the 1956 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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Norway competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 22 competitors, 19 men and 3 women, took part in 18 events in 6 sports.[1][2]
IOC codeNOR
Competitors22 (19 men, 3 women) in 6 sports
FlagbearersThor Thorvaldsen (Melbourne)
Birck Elgaaen (Stockholm)
Birck Elgaaen (Stockholm)
| Norway at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | NOR |
| NOC | Norwegian Sports Federation |
| in Melbourne, Australia/Stockholm, Sweden 22 November – 8 December | |
| Competitors | 22 (19 men, 3 women) in 6 sports |
| Flag bearers | Thor Thorvaldsen (Melbourne) Birck Elgaaen (Stockholm) |
| Medals Ranked 22nd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Athletics
Canoeing
Equestrian
Individual dressage
Team dressage
Individual jumping
Sailing
Shooting
Five shooters represented Norway in 1956.
