1956 World Fencing Championships

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1956 World Championships in Fencing
Host city Flag of England.svg London, England

The 1956 World Fencing Championships were held in London, England, United Kingdom. [1] The championships were for non-Olympic events only.[ citation needed ]

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Medal table

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union  (URS)1001
2Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)0101
3Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg  Hungary  (HUN)0011
Totals (3 nations)1113

Medal summary

Women's events

Event Med 1.png Gold Med 2.png Silver Med 3.png Bronze
Team Foil Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Flag of France.svg France Flag of Hungary (1949-1956; 1-2 aspect ratio).svg Hungary

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References

  1. The Guinness Encyclopaedia of Sports Records & Results (1987). Fencing World Championships, pages 165-167 . Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN   0-85112-492-5.