| Italy at the 1959 Summer Universiade | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | ITA |
| NOC | Italian National Olympic Committee |
| in Turin | |
| Medals Ranked 1st |
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| Summer Universiade appearances (overview) | |
Italy competed at the 1959 Summer Universiade in Turin, Italy.
The 38 medals are the highest level of all-time for the Italy at the Universiade. [1]
| Sport |  |  |  | Tot. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletics | 7 | 6 | 1 | 14 |
 Swimming | 7 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
 Tennis | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
 Fencing | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 Basketball | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Water polo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 10 | 10 | 38 |
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