Cuba competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. It was the nation's seventh appearance at the Olympics, after debuting in 1900 and missing a few Summer Olympic events afterward. As a partial support to the Dutch-led boycott, Cuban athletes under the Olympic flag instead of the national flag.
Athletics
Men's 110m hurdles Evaristo Iglesias Heat — 14.3s Semifinals — 14.6s (→ did not advance)
Rowing
Cuba had nine male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1956.
Men's coxless four Luis Olivera Orlando Lanza Enrique Hernández Joaquín Pérez
Men's coxed four José Roa Enrique Torres José Romero Santos José Hurdado Virgilio Ara (cox)
Swimming
Men AthleteEventHeatFinalTimeRankTimeRankRaúl Martín400 m freestyle 4:58.2 31 Did not advance1500 m freestyle 19:59.9 20 Did not advanceManuel Sanguily200 m breaststroke 2:41.8 7 Q 2:42.0 7
References Official Olympic Reports sports-reference
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