Japan at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | JPN |
NOC | Japanese Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
Competitors | 110 in 13 sports |
Flag bearer | Shozo Sasahara |
Medals Ranked 10th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Japan competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 110 competitors, 94 men and 16 women, took part in 71 events in 13 sports.[1]
Takashi Ono from gymnastics is the most successful athlete with 1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.