This attractive set of Dominican Republic stamps was issued in 1956 to celebrate the Melbourne Summer Olympics. Each stamp features a distinguished athlete who excelled at the Games:

• 2¢ – Milton Campbell (USA), gold medalist in the Decathlon, with the American flag in the background.

• 1¢ – Gillian Sheen (Great Britain), Olympic champion in Women’s Fencing, holding her foil proudly beside the Union Jack.

• 3¢ – Shozo Sasahara (Japan), wrestling gold medalist in Freestyle Bantamweight, illustrated mid-grapple with the Japanese flag.

The designs emphasize national pride, with each athlete shown alongside their country’s flag and the official Melbourne 1956 Olympic emblem. These stamps are notable for their strong sports-themed artwork and international representation. They remain sought-after among collectors of both Dominican Republic philately and Olympic issues.