title: 1956 World Fencing Championships
text: # 1956 World Fencing Championships
  
  The 1956 World Fencing Championships were held in London, England, United Kingdom. The championships were for non-Olympic events only.
  
  ## Medal table
  
  | Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Soviet Union (URS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
  | 2 | France (FRA) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
  | 3 | Hungary (HUN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
  | Totals (3 entries) | Totals (3 entries) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
  
  ## Medal summary
  
  ### Women's events
  
  | Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | Team Foil | Soviet Union | France | Hungary |
  