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Cortina d'Ampezzo: 1956 Winter Olympics

The 1956 Winter Olympic Games were held in Corina d'Ampezzo, Italy, in 1956, between Jan 26-Feb 5. 32 Nations with 820 participants competed in 24 events.

Guido Caroli lights the Olympic brazier in Cortina 1956Guido Caroli lights the Olympic flame in Cortina 1956

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