IOC code EUA 1 0 | NOC United Team of Germany | |
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Competitors 63 (52 men, 11 women) in 8 sports Flag bearer Andreas Ostler (bobsleigh) Medals
Ranked 9th Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total
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1
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Germany was represented at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy by a United Team of Germany of athletes from the (Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), West Germany) and, for the first time, also from the (German Democratic Republic (GDR), East Germany) which had not joined in 1952.
Contents
- Alpine skiing
- Cross country skiing
- Figure skating
- Group A
- Games for 1st 6th places
- Nordic combined
- Speed skating
- References
The results were rather disappointing as only 2 medals were scored against emerging competition. Rosa "Ossi" Reichert won Gold at the women's giant slalom, and Harry Glaß took Bronze in the K90 individual jump.
Alpine skiing
Cross-country skiing
Figure skating
Group A
Top two teams advanced to Medal Round.
Games for 1st-6th places
Nordic combined
Events:
Speed skating
References
United Team of Germany at the 1956 Winter Olympics Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA