The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVI Olympiad and officially branded as Melbourne 1956, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. The Soviet Union won the most gold and overall medals at these Games. The 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne Stockholm, Australia Sweden: November 22 – December 8, 1956. Top of the medal table: Soviet Union (37 gold, 29 silver, 32 bronze); United States (32 gold, 25 silver, 17 bronze); Australia (13 gold, 8 silver, 14 bronze). Wiki link