Puerto Rico competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. This was the nation's third appearance at the Summer Olympics after its debut in 1948. Ten competitors, all men, took part in nine events in two sports.
History The preparations for these games were rife with political issues. Puerto Rico carried its flag and played its anthem for the first time in an Olympic opening ceremony, competing as a separate nation than the United States. Julio Enrique Monagas reported the ongoing process to governor Luis Muñoz Marín.
Athletics
Men's Pole Vault Rolando Cruz
Shooting
Three shooters represented Puerto Rico in 1956.
Men AthleteEventFinalScoreRankMiguel Emmanuelli25 m pistol56314Federico ValleTrap14726Fernando Jiménez12631
References Footnotes
Bibliography
External links Official Olympic Reports