Melbourne 1956 LegacyMelbourne 1956 Legacy © Aungvara Nomnunthasab | Dreamstime.com - An aerial view of the city of Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, Australia.Melbourne 1956: a shared Olympic GamesThe Games of the XVI Olympiad were unique in that they were held across two continents. Australia’s strict quarantine laws prevented the importation of horses for the Olympic Games and led to the three equestrian events being held in the Swedish capital of Stockholm.Legacy overviewLegaciesLegaciesMelbourne 1956 LegacyMelbourne 1956: Heidelberg West Olympic Village 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyMelbourne 1956: The Swimming Stadium 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyMelbourne 1956: Olympic Park 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyMelbourne 1956: Olympic venues overview 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyInnovations in sport 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyAvant-garde architectural design 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyThe city of Melbourne comes of age 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyOlympic heritage on display 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyThe birth of the Olympic Arts Festival 06 Jan 2026Melbourne 1956 LegacyMelbourne 1956: a shared Olympic Games 06 Jan 2026More informationDiscover Olympic legaciesThe Olympic Games are all about their legacies. The benefits that the Games create – from increased sports participation and educational programmes to a boosted economy and an improved urban environment – are numerous.Learn moreRelive all the action from Melbourne 1956Learn more
