Mexico at the 1956 Summer Olympics

Mexico competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 24 competitors, 21 men and 3 women, took part in 20 events in 10 sports.

Athletics

 * Key
 * Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
 * Q = Qualified for the next round
 * q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
 * NR = National record
 * N/A = Round not applicable for the event
 * Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round


 * Men
 * Track & road events

Fencing

 * Men


 * Women

Modern pentathlon
Three male pentathletes represented Mexico in 1956.


 * Individual
 * José Pérez
 * Antonio Almada
 * David Romero


 * Team
 * José Pérez
 * Antonio Almada
 * David Romero

Swimming

 * Men


 * Women

Wrestling
Wrestlers who accumulated 5 "bad points" were eliminated. Points were given as follows: 1 point for victories short of a fall and 3 points for every loss.