Switzerland boycotted the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia because of the participation of the Soviet Union, who had invaded Hungary to crush the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.

However, the equestrian events were held in Stockholm, Sweden earlier in the year because of the Australian quarantine laws.

The Swiss team competed in Stockholm, winning a bronze medal.

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