Question: how many medals did australia win in the 1956 olympics
Answer: au in Melbourne / Stockholm Competitors 294 ( 250 men , 44 women ) Flag bearer Mervyn Wood ( rower ) Medals Ranked 3rd Gold 13 Silver 8 Bronze 14 Total 35 Summer Olympics appearances ( overview ) 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 2000 2008 2012 2016 Other related appearances 1906 Intercalated Games Australasia ( 1908 -- 1912 )