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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...

, two events in modern pentathlon
Modern pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest that includes five events: pistol shooting, épée fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run...

were contested.

Medal summary

Individual
Team	Igor Novikov Igor Novikov (pentathlete) Igor Novikov is a former Soviet modern pentathlete and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he won a gold medal in the team competition Igor Novikov (19 October 1929 – 30 August 2007) is a former Soviet modern pentathlete and Olympic Champion. He... Ivan Deryugin Ivan Deryugin Ivan Deryugin was a Soviet modern pentathlete and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he won a gold medal in the team competition Ivan Deryugin (25 November 1928 – 10 January 1996) was a Soviet modern pentathlete and Olympic Champion. He competed at... Aleksandr Tarasov Aleksandr Tarasov Aleksandr Tarasov was a Soviet modern pentathlete and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he won a gold medal in the team competition Aleksandr Tarasov (March 23, 1927 – June 16, 1984) was a Soviet modern pentathlete and Olympic Champion. He competed...	William Andre Jack Daniels Jack Daniels (coach) Jack Tupper Daniels is a former professor of physical education and cross-country running coach at Brevard College, in North Carolina. He received his doctoral degree in exercise physiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison... George Lambert	Olavi Mannonen Väinö Korhonen Berndt Katter Berndt Katter Berndt Leopold Katter is a Finnish former modern pentathlon athlete and Olympic medalist. He thrived at the national level in water-polo , swimming and fencing.-Civilian life:...

Medal table

1	1	0	0	1
1	1	0	0	1
3	0	1	2	3
4	0	1	0	1