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Host City: Melbourne, Australia
Date Started: November 23, 1956
Date Finished: December 1, 1956
Events: 10
Participants: 161 (161 men and 0 women) from 34 countries
Youngest Participant: Yaishwe Best (17 years, 141 days)
Oldest Participant: Július Torma (34 years, 265 days)
Most Medals (Athlete): 40 athletes with 1 medal
Most Medals (Country): Soviet Union (6 medals)