1956 Summer Olympics
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The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVI Olympiad and officially branded as Melbourne 1956, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 Nov
Torch relay monument, Cairns
The heritage registered former Olympic Pool (now the Holden Centre), viewed from the Yarra River
1960 Summer Olympics
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The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad and commonly known as Rome 1960, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome,
1956 Summer Olympics
…had been allowed to compete. Athletes from both East and West Germany competed together as a combined team (a display of unity that was repeated in 1960 and 1964, but was then discontinued). Although the number of countries participating (67) was almost the same as in 1952 (69), the number of athletes…
The Olympic Torch of Rome 1960
Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia wins the marathon barefooted
Opening Ceremony in 1960 Summer Olympics in Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy