Hungary competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, and Stockholm, Sweden (equestrian events). 108 competitors, 88 men and 20 women, took part in 80 events in 12 sports.
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The following competitors won multiple medals at the 1956 Olympic Games.
18 fencers, 16 men and 2 women, represented Hungary in 1956.
Three male pentathletes represented Hungary in 1956.
Hungary had four male rowers participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1956.
Five shooters represented Hungary in 1956.