Wrestling at the 1956 Summer Olympics

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...

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Wrestling

Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...

events were contested, all for men. There were eight weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling

Greco-Roman wrestling

Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...

and eight classes in freestyle wrestling

Freestyle wrestling

Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...

Greco-Roman

Flyweight (- 52 kg)
Bantamweight (52 – 57 kg)
Featherweight (57 – 62 kg)
Lightweight (62 – 67 kg)
Welterweight (67 – 73 kg)
Middleweight (73 – 79 kg)
Light Heavyweight (79 – 87 kg)
Heavyweight (+ 87 kg)

Freestyle

Flyweight (- 52 kg)
Bantamweight (52 – 57 kg)
Featherweight (57 – 62 kg)
Lightweight (62 – 67 kg)
Welterweight (67 – 73 kg)
Middleweight (73 – 79 kg)
Light heavyweight (79 – 87 kg)
Heavyweight (+ 87 kg)

Greco-Roman

Freestyle

See also