Swimming at the 1956 Melbourne Summer Games

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Host City: Melbourne, Australia
Date Started: November 29, 1956
Date Finished: December 7, 1956
Events: 13

Participants: 235 (136 men and 99 women) from 33 countries
Youngest Participant:  Elena Zennaro (14 years, 64 days)
Oldest Participant:  István Szivós, Sr. (36 years, 103 days)
Most Medals (Athlete): 4 athletes with 3 medals
Most Medals (Country): Australia (14 medals)