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Results

dates

November 22 - December 8, 1956

countries

67

athletes

3539 (incl. 371 women)


Estonian athletes

In Soviet Union team:
Athletics: Bruno Junk, Uno Palu, Albert Ivanov
Canoeing: Mihhail Kaaleste
Wrestling (all alternates): Johannes Kotkas, Arvo Mõttus, Endel Saar

In Team Sweden:
Athletics: Arnold Vaide

Medals

Estonian medal winners

Silver medal
Edvin Vesterby
Greco-Roman wrestling
Silver medal
Mihhail Kaaleste
Canoeing
Bronze medal
Bruno Junk
Athletics, race walking

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