1956 Simmer Olympics
The 1956 Simmer Olympics, offeecially kent as the Gemmes o the XVI Olympiad, war an internaitional multi-sport event which wis held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australie, in 1956, apairt frae the equestrian events, which war held five month earlier in Stockholm.
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| Host ceety | Melbourne, Australie |
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| Naitions pairteecipatin | 72 |
| Athletes pairteecipatin | 3,314 (2,938 men, 376 weemen) |
| Events | 151 in 17 sports |
| Appenin ceremony | 22 November |
| Closin ceremony | 8 December |
| Offeecially appened bi | The Duke o Edinburgh |
| Athlete's Oath | John Landy |
| Olympic Torch | Ron Clarke |
| Stadium | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Wikimedia Commons haes media relatit tae 1956 Summer Olympics. |