The 1956 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VII Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956, were a multi-sport event held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from 26 January to 5 February 1956. The 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy: January 26 – February 5, 1956. Top of the medal table: Soviet Union (7 gold, 3 silver, 6 bronze); Austria (4 gold, 3 silver, 4 bronze); Finland (3 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze). Wiki link