1956 Summer Olympics

The Games of the XVI Olympiad were held in 1956 in Melbourne, Australia, although the equestrian events could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations. Therefore, these events were held in Stockholm, Sweden, marking the first, and so far only time, that events of the same Olympics were held in different countries. Melbourne had been elected as the host city over rival bids from Buenos Aires, Mexico and six American cities April 28 1949 on the 43rd IOC session.

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1956 - Melbourne - Australia - Equestrian - Quarantine - Stockholm - Sweden - Buenos Aires - Mexico - American - April 28 - 1949 - IOC session

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Games of the XVI Olympiad

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Nations participating67

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Athletes participating3,184 (2,813 men, 371 women)

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Events145 in 17 sports

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Opening ceremoniesNovember 22, 1956June 10, 1956

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November 22 - 1956 - June 10

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Closing ceremoniesDecember 8, 1956June 17, 1956

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December 8 - 1956 - June 17

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Officially opened byHRH The Duke of EdinburghGustav VI Adolf of Sweden

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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh - Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

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Athlete's OathJohn LandyHenri Saint Cyr

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Athlete's Oath - John Landy - Henri Saint Cyr

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Judge's Oath-

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Olympic TorchRon ClarkeHans Wikne

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Olympic Torch - Ron Clarke - Hans Wikne

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StadiumMelbourne Cricket Ground

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Stadium - Melbourne Cricket Ground

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