| Hungary at the 1956 Winter Olympics | |
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| IOC code | HUN |
| NOC | Hungarian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 26 January–5 February 1956 | |
| Competitors | 2 (1 man and 1 woman) in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | István Erdélyi [1] |
| Medals Ranked 12th |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Hungary competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | Marianna Nagy László Nagy | Figure skating | Pairs | February 4 |
| Athletes | Points | Places | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna Nagy László Nagy | 11.03 | 32 | |
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Greece competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
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Bulgaria competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Liechtenstein competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Turkey competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Iceland competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Lebanon competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
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