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Host City: Melbourne, Australia
Date Started: November 23, 1956
Date Finished: November 23, 1956
Events for Soviet Union: 7
Participants for Soviet Union: 20 (17 men and 3 women)
Youngest Participant for Soviet Union: Viktor Zhdanovich (18 years, 301 days)
Oldest Participant for Soviet Union: Lev Saychuk (33 years, 231 days)
Most Medals for Soviet Union (Athlete): Lev Kuznetsov (2 medals)