Olympic Games 1956: The Last Time on Natural Ice
The article reflects on the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which marked the last time speed skating competitions were held on natural ice at Lago di Misurina.
He tripped over a cable and the Olympic flame was at risk. Exceptional images from Cortina 1956
The article reminisces about a near-disaster involving the Olympic flame during the 1956 Winter Games in Cortina.
Twice returned to sports after childbirth. In Cortina 70 years ago, a woman first took the Olympic oath
The article commemorates Giuliana Minuzzo, the first woman to take the Olympic oath at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, and her legacy in winter sports.
PM OLÜMPIAL: 1956 Olympic Flame Bearer's Grandson: I Am Very Proud of My Grandfather!
Today marks a special day for Bruno Colli's family as they celebrate the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and reflect on his legacy as the bearer of the Olympic flame 70 years ago.
The Torchbearer 'tumbled' over the microphone cable - 70 years later the Olympics return to Cortina
A look back at the mishap involving Italian speed skater Guido Caroli during the opening ceremony of the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, as the Olympics return to the location 70 years later.