Brazil at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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.

Athletics

 * Men
 * Track & road events
 * Field events

Boxing

 * Men

Track

 * 1000m time trial


 * Men's Sprint

Diving

 * Men
 * Women

Modern pentathlon
Three male pentathletes represented Brazil in 1956.
 * Men

Rowing
Brazil had five male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1956.


 * Men

Sailing

 * Open

Shooting
Four shooters represented Brazil in 1956.
 * Men

Swimming

 * Men

Weightlifting

 * Men