Swimming at the 1956 Summer Olympics
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At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, 13 swimming events were contested, seven for men and six for women. There was a total of 235 participants from 33 countries competing.[1][2] For the first time, the butterfly stroke was contested as a separate event. Australia dominated the medal standings with a total of 8 out of a possible 13 gold medals, eventually finishing with 14 medals overall.
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Swimming at the Games of the XVI Olympiad | |
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Venue | Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre |
Dates | 29 November – 7 December 1956 |
No. of events | 13 |
Competitors | 235 from 33 nations |
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