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GOLDEN MELBOURNE.

Source :
Sports Illustrated; 12/10/1956, Vol. 5 Issue 24, p19, 7p
Publication Year :
1956

Abstract

The article discusses the highlights of the Melbourne Summer Olympics in Victoria from November 22 to December 8, 1956. It says that Olympic records were broken in 17 out of the 24 men's track and field events while another one was tied. According to the author, the U.S. showed its superiority in the high hurdles as Lee Quincy Calhoun took first place followed by world record holder Jack Davis in second. The highlights of the 1,500 meters competition and the results of the other events are also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0038822X
Volume :
5
Issue :
24
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sports Illustrated
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
54143512