Italy was the host nation for the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. It was the first time that Italy had hosted the Olympic Games.
Medalists
Alpine skiing
Men
Women
Bobsleigh
Cross-country skiing
Men
Men's 4 ÃÂ 10 km relay
Women
Women's 3 x 5 km relay
Figure skating
Women
Ice hockey
Group A
Top two teams advanced to Medal Round.
- Italy 2-2 Austria
- Italy 2-2 Germany (UTG)
- Italy 1-3 Canada
Games for 7th-10th places
- Italy 8-2 Austria
- Italy 8-3 Switzerland
- Italy 5-2 Poland
Nordic combined
Events:
- normal hill ski jumping <small>(Three jumps, best two counted and shown here.)</small>
- 15 km cross-country skiing
Ski jumping
Speed skating
Men
References
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