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Host City: Melbourne, Australia (November 22, 1956 to December 8, 1956) Opening Ceremony: November 22, 1956 (opened by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Ron Clarke Taker of the Olympic Oath: John Landy (athlete) Closing Ceremony: December 8, 1956 Events: 145 in 18 sports
Participants: 3,189 (2,818 men and 371 women) from 67 countries Youngest Participant: Jos Van Thillo (13 years, 338 days) Oldest Participant: Hans Lubinus (62 years, 336 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Ãgnes Keleti and Larysa Latynina (6 medals) Most Medals (Country): Soviet Union (98 medals)
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