Swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay

The men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay event at the 1956 Summer Olympic Games took place 1 – 3 December The relay featured teams of four swimmers each swimming four lengths of the 50 m pool freestyle.

Results

Heats

Two heats were held; the teams with the eight fastest times advanced to the Finals. The teams that advanced are highlighted.Heats Summary

Heat 1

Place Swimmers Time Notes 1 8:37.9 2 8:38.3 3 8:42.5 4 8:43.0 5 8:43.1

Heat 2 Place Swimmers Time Notes 1 8:39.1 2 8:39.5 3 8:40.2 4 8:56.5 5 8:57.2 6 9:05.7

Final Final Place Swimmers Time Notes 8:23.6 8:31.5 8:34.7 4 8:36.6 5 8:43.4 6 8:45.2 7 8:46.2 8 8:49.5

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