Ireland at the 1956 Summer Olympics

Ireland competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events).

Medalists

Ireland finished in 21st position in the final medal rankings, with one gold medal and five medals overall. It was the first time Ireland would win medals at two different sports, and the five won is still a record total for an Irish team at the Olympic Games.

Gold

• Ron Delaney — Athletics, Men's 1500 m

Silver

• Fred Tiedt — Boxing, Men's Welterweight

Bronze

• John Caldwell — Boxing, Men's Flyweight
• Fred Gilroy — Boxing, Men's Bantamweight
• Anthony Byrne — Boxing, Men's Lightweight

Results by event

Athletics

Men's 110m Hurdles

• Eamonn Kinsella

* Heat — 14.6s (→ did not advance)

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