Weightlifting at the 1956 Summer Olympics
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The weightlifting competition at the 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...

in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...

consisted of seven weight classes, all for men only.

Medal summary

Bantamweight
–56 kg
Featherweight
56–60 kg
Lightweight
60–67.5 kg
Middleweight
67.5–75 kg
Light-heavyweight
75–82.5 kg
Middle-heavyweight
82.5–90 kg
Heavyweight
+90 kg

Medal table

1 4 2 1 7
2 3 4 0 7
3 0 1 0 1
4 0 0 2 2
5 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 1
0 0 1 1
0 0 1 1
Total 7 7 7 21
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