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 December 1 - 3. The relay featured teams of four swimmers each swimming four lengths of the 50 m pool freestyle.Medalists
Results
Heats
Two heats were held; the teams with the eight fastest times advanced to the Finals. The teams that advanced are highlighted.| 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
Final
