Athletics at the 1956 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metres
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The men's 1500 metres was an event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, with the final held on Saturday, December 1, 1956.[1] There were a total number of 37 participants from 22 nations. The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The event was won by Ron Delany of Ireland, the nation's first 1500 metres medal. The silver medalist was Klaus Richtzenhain, the only medalist in the event for the United Team of Germany. John Landy took bronze, Australia's first medal in the event since 1896.
Quick Facts Men's 1500 metres at the Games of the XVI Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 1500 metres at the Games of the XVI Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground | |||||||||
Dates | November 29 (semifinals) December 1 (final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 37 from 22 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 3:41.2 OR | |||||||||
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