Sissy Schwarz and Kurt Oppelt perform during the pairs figure-skating event in the Winter Olympics here February 3rd. The eventually won the 1956...
Members of the United States Olympic teams are shown during the colorful procession into Cortina's huge ice stadium for opening ceremonies launching...
Russia's Ljubow Kosyrewa is all smiles here, after winning the cross country skiing event at the Winter Olympic games in Cortina. She won the first...
The United States squad of athletes competing in the seventh Winter Olympic Games following flag bearer James Bickford, a bobsledder, into the...
Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy: Stressing the significance of a union of 35 countries for the sake of sports is this multi colored array of national...
Cortina, Italy- People line the sidewalks and flags decorate windows as the French Olympic team, part of the Olympic parade, go through the streets...
Cortina, Italy-Photo shows Yevgeny Grishin of Russia winning the 500 meter speed skating event at the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina, Italy.
Cortina, Italy: Winter Olympics' opening ceremony of athletes as they march in uniforms along snowy banks of the river in city.
Rafael Gratsch and Eugenev Grishin, members of the Russian skating team scheduled to compete in the 1956 Winter Olympics, strikes a mutually...
The magnificent "Italia" Olympic ski jump provides an impressive setting for an Olympic skier as he makes a jump. The crowd below was on hand for the...
American figure skater Tenley Albright practices along the ice prior to a competition at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Austrian skier Toni "Wonder Boy" Sailer stands with his sister, Rosl, and a soldier following his victory in the men's downhill competition at the...
Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy: The "Italia" ski jump looks very impressive during the Olympic special jumping event. Crowds turned up to attend the...
The opening ceremony of the 1956 Winter Olympics at the Olympic Ice Stadium , the Dolomites visible beyond, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, 26th January...
Austrian figure skater Kurt Oppelt and Austrian figure skater Sissy Schwarz performing their routine on the ice during the figure skating pairs event...
General view of 1956 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony on January 26, 1956 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Toni Sailer of Austria smiles after winning a Gold Medal in alpine skiing during the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Sailer won...
Site of the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d'Ampezzo is situated in the mountains of Northern Italy. Houses dot the hillsides of the valley while...
The lighting of a torch from the Olympic flame at the 1956 Winter Olympics, held at Cortina, Italy. | Location: Cortina, Italy.
Speed skaters on an outdoor ice rink at the 1956 Winter Olympic Games at Cortina, Italy. | Location: Cortina, Italy.
German contestant Ossi Reichert wins the Women's Giant Slalom in the Winter Olympics at Cortina d'Ampezzo, 28th January 1956.
Bobsleigh, two-man bobsled, day 1: - Bob Germany II with pilot Andreas 'Anderl' Oster and brakeman Hans Hohenester in action
Eröffnungsfeier im neuen Eisstadion 'Stadio del Ghiaccio': - Die sowjetische Olympiamannschaft marschiert ein.
The two-man bobsleigh team from Great Britain greets passengers riding in a Bentley 25 February 1956 in the streets of Cortina d'Ampezzo, on the eve...
General Porro, chief of the Italian Air Force, congratulates members of his country's Olympic team at Ciampino Airport, Rome, 22nd January 1956. The...
Italian athlete Giuseppe Dordone arrives with the olympic flame at Ciampino Airport, Rome, 22nd January 1956. Dordone is due to take the flame to...
Winter Olympics: Overall view of Team USA led by bobsleigh athlete and national flag bearer James Bickford during Parade of Athletes through streets...
Winter Olympics: Overall view of IOC president Avery Brundage honors the Olympic flag at Olympic Ice Stadium. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy...
"The goalkeeper of the Soviet ice hockey team waiting in front of the goal post during the VII Olympic Winter Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
Member of a bobsleigh team competing in the VII Olympic Winter Games checking the track. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"Swiss skier sliding down the ski slope during the VII Olympic Winter Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"Italian bobsleigh team getting ready for the race at the VII Olympic Winter Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"Hungarian figure skaters Marianne Nagy and Laszlo Nagy performing a jump during the VII Olympic Winter Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"Two South Korean athletes getting ready to compete in a race at the VII Olympic Winter Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"American alpine ski racer Andrea Mead Lawrence and her husband, American alpine ski racer David J. Lawrence, relaxing in the hotel room during a...
"American skater competing in the VII Olympic Winter Games training on the ice rink. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"American alpine ski racer Andrea Mead Lawrence and her husband, American alpine ski racer David J. Lawrence, walking together in the streets of...
"Members of an American team competing in the VII Olympic Winter Games dancing during a break. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"Two Soviet athletes competing in the VII Olympic Winter Games getting ready for a race. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956 "
"View of the terraces placed on the edge of the pond that will hold the ice rink for the VII Olympic Winter Games. In the background, the Dolomites....
View of the ramp for the ski jumping competition of the VII Olympic Winter Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956
View of the terraces placed on the edge of the pond that will hold the ice rink for the VII Olympic Winter Games. In the background, the Dolomites....
Winter Games Preview: Scenic view of the snow-covered village of Cortina d'Ampezzo before the start of the Olympics. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy...
Sporting Look: Portrait of Alberto Menari and Uta Red of Italy modeling Italian ski fashions during photo shoot. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy...
Denis Brodeur, the first line goalkeeper of Canada's ice hockey team during a practice match. The team are in training to defend their title against...
Winter Olympics: A general view during Parade of Athletes through streets towards Olympic Ice Stadium. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 1/26/1956 CREDIT:...
Winter Olympics: A general view of performers at Olympic Ice Stadium. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 2/5/1956 CREDIT: Jerry Cooke
Winter Olympics: A general view of the venue during the ceremony at Olympic Ice Stadium. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 1/26/1956 CREDIT: Jerry Cooke
Winter Olympics: The Olympic rings displayed during Parade of Athletes through streets towards Olympic Ice Stadium. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy...
Winter Olympics: A general view of fans during Parade of Athletes through streets towards Olympic Ice Stadium. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 1/26/1956...
Winter Olympics: A general view during Parade of Athletes through streets towards Olympic Ice Stadium. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 1/26/1956 CREDIT:...
The Olympic Ice Stadium in Cortina D'Ampezzo ready for the Winter Olympics, which start 26th January 1956. The venue will host the opening and...
The newly built hotel the 'Passo di Tre Coci' will become the headquarters of the Soviet Union's sports team during the 1956 Winter Olympics....
Winter Olympic Games held at Cortina d' Ampezzo in Northern Italy. Ice Skating training in progressJanuary 1956.
