Fencing at the 1956 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
Rank Fencer Nation Wins Losses TF TA Notes
1 Per Carleson Sweden 5 1 25 15 Qualified for semifinals
2 René Queyroux France 5 1 27 19 Qualified for semifinals
3 Carlo Pavesi Italy 3 3 22 24 Qualified for semifinals
4 Lajos Balthazár Hungary 3 3 22 25 Qualified for semifinals
5 Arnold Chernushevich Soviet Union 2 4 22 23
6 Kinmont Hoitsma United States 2 4 22 28
7 Roger Achten Belgium 1 5 23 29
Results -- Quarterfinals
The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1956 Summer Olympics programme. It was the twelfth appearance of the event. The competition was held on 30 November 1956. 41 fencers from 18 nations competed.