Card Olympia, Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956, Berthod, 56

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Dimensions: 6 cm x 8 cm

Original collectible card from the VII. Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956. Card number 56 from a series of 100 images shows Madelaine Berthod, gold medal winner ("Medaile wert"). This historic card features the Swiss alpine skier who won Olympic gold in the downhill. A rare item for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, winter Olympic Games cards, or fans of alpine skiing and Swiss sports.

The 1956 Winter Olympics. The 1956 Winter Olympics took place from January 26 to February 5 in the Italian town, Cortina d'Ampezzo. These games were unique for several reasons: all but one of the venues were within a short distance of each other, the games were the first to rely on sponsors, and they were the first Winter Olympics to be televised