Info about the Games | ||
Host City: Melbourne, Australia | Participants: 720 (573 men and 147 women) from 59 countries | |
Date Started: November 23, 1956 | Youngest Participant: USA Meredith Ellis (15 years, 82 days) | |
Date Finished: December 1, 1956 | Oldest Participant: USA Leo Sjogren (42 years, 236 days) | |
Events: 33 | Most Medals (Athlete): 3 athletes with 3 medals | |
Most Medals (Country): USA United States (31 medals) |