Iceland at the 1956 Melbourne Summer Games

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Host City: Melbourne, Australia (November 22, 1956 to December 8, 1956)
Opening Ceremony: November 22, 1956
Closing Ceremony: December 8, 1956

Events for Iceland: 2 in 1 sport
Participants for Iceland: 2 (2 men and 0 women)
Youngest Participant for Iceland: Hilmar Þorbjörnsson (22 years, 32 days)
Oldest Participant for Iceland: Vilhjálmur Einarsson (22 years, 176 days)
Most Medals for Iceland (Athlete): Vilhjálmur Einarsson (1 medal)

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2 Athletes

Rk	Athlete	Gender	Age	Sport	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Vilhjálmur Einarsson	Male	22	Athletics		1		1
2	Hilmar Þorbjörnsson	Male	22	Athletics

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