Brazil at the 1956 Summer Olympics

Brazil at the
1956 Summer Olympics
Brazil at the; 1956 Summer Olympics
IOC code	BRA
NOC	Brazilian Olympic Committee
Website	www.cob.org.br (in Portuguese)
in Melbourne/Stockholm
Competitors	47 (46 men and 1 woman) in 11 sports
Flag bearer	Adhemar Ferreira da Silva
Medals; Ranked 24th	Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 1
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
	1920; 1924; 1928; 1932; 1936; 1948; 1952; 1956; 1960; 1964; 1968; 1972; 1976; 1980; 1984; 1988; 1992; 1996; 2000; 2004; 2008; 2012; 2016; 2020; 2024;

Brazil competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 44 competitors, 43 men and one woman took part in 28 events in 11 sports. The only Brazilian medal was the gold won by Adhemar Ferreira da Silva in men's triple jump. This was his second gold medal in the event. He was the first Brazilian to be a two-time Olympic champion.

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