1956 Winter Olympics
The 1956 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VII Olympic Winter Games, were held in 1956 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. This was the first time the Soviet Union played in the Olympics. They immediately showed their strength by winning more medals than any other nation.
| Host city | Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto, Italy [1] | ||
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| Nations | 32 | ||
| Athletes | 821 (687 men, 134 women) | ||
| Events | 24 in 4 sports (8 disciplines) | ||
| Opening | 26 January | ||
| Closing | 5 February | ||
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| Stadium | Stadio Olimpico Del Ghiaccio | ||
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Participating nations
A total of 32 nations sent athletes to Cortina d'Ampezzo. Bolivia, Iran, and the Soviet Union competed at the Winter Games for the first time. Korea, Liechtenstein, and Turkey returned after having missed the 1952 Winter Olympics. Argentina, Denmark, New Zealand, and Portugal did not compete at these Games, after participating in 1952.
Athletes from West Germany (FRG) and East Germany (GDR) competed together as the United Team of Germany at these Games, an arrangement that would continue for the next two Olympiads.
1956 Winter Olympics Media
The Olympic torch of Cortina 1956 Winter Games used by Olympic Champion Zeno Colò (Italy) Private collection Fabio Ferrari
Opening ceremonies in 1956
U.S. pair Ash and Kothmannat the 1956 Winter Olympics
Sverre Stenersen on his way to victory in the Nordic combined
Pictograms of Olympic sports - Bobsleigh
Pictograms of Olympic sports - Ice hockey
Pictograms of Olympic sports - Figure skating
Pictograms of Olympic sports - Speed Skating
Pictograms of Olympic sports - Alpine skiing
Cross country skiing pictogram
References
- ↑ Italy is a devolved state since 1948.
Other websites
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