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Host City: Melbourne, Australia
Date Started: November 23, 1956
Date Finished: November 27, 1956
Events: 7
Participants: 242 (242 men and 0 women) from 25 countries
Youngest Participant:
Jos Van Thillo (13 years, 338 days)
Oldest Participant:
Merv Wood (39 years, 208 days)
Most Medals (Athlete): 78 athletes with 1 medal
Most Medals (Country):
United States (6 medals)