1956 Liège–Bastogne–Liège

The 1956 Liège–Bastogne–Liège was the 42nd edition of the Liège–Bastogne–Liège cycle race and was held on 6 May 1956. The race started and finished in Liège. The race was won by Fred De Bruyne.

1956 Liège–Bastogne–Liège

Race details
Dates	6 May 1956
Stages	1
Distance	257[1] km (159.7 mi)
Winning time	7h 03' 45"
Results
Winner  Fred De Bruyne (BEL)   Second  Richard Van Genechten (BEL)   Third  Alex Close (BEL)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Time 1  Fred De Bruyne (BEL) 7h 03' 45" 2  Richard Van Genechten (BEL) + 0" 3  Alex Close (BEL) + 1' 16" 4  André Vlayen (BEL) + 1' 44" 5  Rik Van Looy (BEL) + 1' 44" 6  Désiré Keteleer (BEL) + 1' 44" 7  Pino Cerami (BEL) + 1' 44" 8  Jean Vliegen (BEL) + 1' 44" 9  Jean Forestier (FRA) + 1' 44" 10  Wim van Est (NED) + 1' 44"