Yugoslavia at the 1956 Summer Olympics
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Athletes from the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia
competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics
in Melbourne
, Australia
.
Athletics
Men's 110m Hurdles
Men's Marathon
Cycling
Men's Individual Road Race
Football
Men's Team Competition
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was the Yugoslav state that existed from the abolition of the Yugoslav monarchy until it was dissolved in 1992 amid the Yugoslav Wars. It was a socialist state and a federation made up of six socialist republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,...
competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
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, Australia
Australia
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Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, 33 athletics events were contested, 24 for men and 9 for women. There were a total number of 720 participating athletes from 61 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:**... |
Men's Marathon | ||
| Ibrahim Biogradlić Ibrahim Biogradlic Ibrahim "Ibro" Biogradlić is a retired Bosnian defender who played at 1956 Summer Olympics for SFR Yugoslavia.-External links:*... Mladen Koščak Mladen Koščak Mladen Koščak was a Croatian footballer. Born in Zagreb, Koščak joined the youth academy of local side Dinamo Zagreb, with whom he spent his entire career. He started playing at full professional level in the 1955–56 season... Dobroslav Krstić Luka Liposinović Luka Lipošinovic Luka Lipošinović is a former Yugoslavian football player. He got 13 caps for Yugoslavia.... Muhamed Mujić Muhamed Mujic Muhamed Mujić is a Bosnian striker who played at FIFA World Cup 1962 for SFR Yugoslavia.-External links:*... Zlatko Papec Zlatko Papec Zlatko Papec is a former Croatian footballer.He began his career playing as a left winger at Zagreb's Lokomotiva, at the time when the club was a regular member of the Yugoslav First League, and was part of the greatest attacking lineup in the history of the club, alongside Josip Odžak, Vladimir... Petar Radenković Petar Radenkovic Petar Radenković is a Serbian football goalkeeper who played for SFR Yugoslavia.His younger brother Milan Radenković was a famous musician in the United States.-References:**... Nikola Radović Nikola Radović Nikola Radović was a Montenegrin footballer.Radović began his career at Budućnost Titograd before moving to BSK Belgrade where he started to play professionally in 1952. After two seasons with BSK, with whom he won the 1953 Yugoslav Cup, he joined Hajduk Split where he spent the bulk of his career... Ivan Santek Ivan Šantek Ivan Šantek is a former Croatian football player.On the national level he played for Yugoslavia national team , and was a participant at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.- References :... Dragoslav Šekularac Dragoslav Šekularac Dragoslav Šekularac Dragoslav Šekularac (Serbian Cyrillic: Драгослав Шекуларац) Dragoslav Šekularac (Serbian Cyrillic: Драгослав Шекуларац) (born November 30, 1937 in Štip, Vardar Banovina, Kingdom of Yugoslavia is a Serbian former football player and coach.... Ljubiša Spajić Ljubiša Spajic Ljubomir "Ljubiša" Spajić was a Serbian footballer who was part of Yugoslavia national football team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He later became a manager.-External links:*... Todor Veselinović Blagoje Vidinić |
Football (Soccer) Football at the 1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Olympic Games football tournament with just 11 competing nations suffered from cancellations. It was an undistinguished tournament that featured mis-matches and walkovers.-Background:... |
Men's Team Competition | |
| Tomislav Franjković Tomislav Franjkovic Tomislav Franjković was a Croat water polo player who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1956 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Yugoslav team which won the silver medal in the 1956 tournament. He played six matches.... Vlado Ivković Zdravko Ježić Zdravko Ježic Zdravko "Pusko" Ježić was a Croat water polo player who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1952 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Olympics, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.... Hrvoje Kačić Hrvoje Kacic dr. Hrvoje Kačić is a former Croatian water polo player as well as an academic and politician.At the age of 18, Kačić played for the Yugoslavia national water polo team at the 1950 European Water Polo Championship at which the team won bronze... Zdravko Kovačić Lovro Radonjić Lovro Radonjic Lovro Radonjić is a Croat water polo player and butterfly swimmer who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1952 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Olympics, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.... Marijan Žužej Marijan Žužej Marijan Žužej is a Croat water polo player who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1956 Summer Olympics and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.He was born in Maribor.... |
Water Polo Water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics Ten nations competed in water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The event was open only to men's teams.-Medallists:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Preliminary round:... |
Men's Team Competition |
AthleticsAthletics at the 1956 Summer OlympicsAt the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, 33 athletics events were contested, 24 for men and 9 for women. There were a total number of 720 participating athletes from 61 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:**...
Men's 110m Hurdles
- Stanko Lorger
- Heat — 14.6s
- Semifinals — 14.6s
- Final — 14.5s (→ 5th place)
Men's Marathon
- Franjo MihalićFranjo MihalicFranjo Mihalić is a long-distance runner best known for his 1958 win at the Boston Marathon and his marathon silver medal in the 1956 Summer Olympics...
— 2:26:32 (→
Silver Medal)
CyclingCycling at the 1956 Summer OlympicsThe cycling competition at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne consisted of two road cycling events and four track cycling events, all for men only.-Medal table:-Medal summary:...
Men's Individual Road Race
- Veselin PetrovićVeselin PetrovicVeselin Petrović -Career:Veselin Petrović was born September 6, 1929 in Vlasenica, Kingdom of Yugoslavia. He was a Yugoslavian champion cyclist. He moved to Capital city of Belgrade, Serbia during Second World War and started practicing cycling in his early teens...
— 5:26:58 (→ 26th place)
FootballFootball at the 1956 Summer OlympicsThe 1956 Olympic Games football tournament with just 11 competing nations suffered from cancellations. It was an undistinguished tournament that featured mis-matches and walkovers.-Background:...
Men's Team Competition
- First Round:
- YugoslaviaYugoslavia national football teamThe Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
free - Quarterfinals:
- YugoslaviaYugoslavia national football teamThe Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
– United StatesUnited States men's national soccer teamThe United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
9:1 (5:1) - Semifinals:
- YugoslaviaYugoslavia national football teamThe Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
– IndiaIndia national football teamThe Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...
4:1 (0:0) - Final:
- YugoslaviaYugoslavia national football teamThe Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
– USSR 0:1 (0:0) - Team Roster:
- Petar RadenkovićPetar RadenkovicPetar Radenković is a Serbian football goalkeeper who played for SFR Yugoslavia.His younger brother Milan Radenković was a famous musician in the United States.-References:**...
- Mladen KoščakMladen KoščakMladen Koščak was a Croatian footballer. Born in Zagreb, Koščak joined the youth academy of local side Dinamo Zagreb, with whom he spent his entire career. He started playing at full professional level in the 1955–56 season...
- Nikola RadovićNikola RadovićNikola Radović was a Montenegrin footballer.Radović began his career at Budućnost Titograd before moving to BSK Belgrade where he started to play professionally in 1952. After two seasons with BSK, with whom he won the 1953 Yugoslav Cup, he joined Hajduk Split where he spent the bulk of his career...
- Ivan ŠantekIvan ŠantekIvan Šantek is a former Croatian football player.On the national level he played for Yugoslavia national team , and was a participant at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.- References :...
- Ljubiša SpajićLjubiša SpajicLjubomir "Ljubiša" Spajić was a Serbian footballer who was part of Yugoslavia national football team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He later became a manager.-External links:*...
- Dobroslav Krstić
- Dragoslav ŠekularacDragoslav ŠekularacDragoslav Šekularac Dragoslav Šekularac (Serbian Cyrillic: Драгослав Шекуларац) Dragoslav Šekularac (Serbian Cyrillic: Драгослав Шекуларац) (born November 30, 1937 in Štip, Vardar Banovina, Kingdom of Yugoslavia is a Serbian former football player and coach....
- Zlatko PapecZlatko PapecZlatko Papec is a former Croatian footballer.He began his career playing as a left winger at Zagreb's Lokomotiva, at the time when the club was a regular member of the Yugoslav First League, and was part of the greatest attacking lineup in the history of the club, alongside Josip Odžak, Vladimir...
- Sava AntićSava AnticSava Antić was a Serbian football player and manager.He won the Yugoslav Cup 3 times, in 1953, 1955, and 1962, being the scorer in all the 3 cup finals. He started his career as a football player in FK Brodarac in 1945. In 1948 he moved to Red Star where he played 36 games and scored 22 goals...
- Todor Veselinović
- Muhamed MujićMuhamed MujicMuhamed Mujić is a Bosnian striker who played at FIFA World Cup 1962 for SFR Yugoslavia.-External links:*...
- Blagoje Vidinić
- Ibrahim BiogradlićIbrahim BiogradlicIbrahim "Ibro" Biogradlić is a retired Bosnian defender who played at 1956 Summer Olympics for SFR Yugoslavia.-External links:*...
- Luka LipošinovićLuka LipošinovicLuka Lipošinović is a former Yugoslavian football player. He got 13 caps for Yugoslavia....
- Joško VidoševićJoško VidoševićJoško Vidošević was a Croatian footballer.A native of Split, Vidošević joined local side Hajduk Split as a youngster in 1949 and debuted for the first team squad in 1952. He went on to spend the next 10 years with the club, appearing in a total of 349 games and scored 228 goals...
- Vladica PopovićVladica PopovicVladimir "Vladica" Popović is a former Serbian footballer and manager. The biggest success in his coaching career was winning the Intercontinental Cup with Red Star Belgrade in 1991....
- Kruno Radiljević