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Melbourne 1956 Olympics - Controversy and near misses

 

Melbourne 1956 Olympics - Controversy and near misses

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Melbourne 1956 Olympics - Controversy and near misses
Sailing medals were on the line on Day 14 of the Melbourne Olympics. Australia had a number of medal hopes, but unfortunately there was controversy which cost Australia a gold medal. In shooting we missed a medal by just two shots.

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