Card Olympia, Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956, T. Sailer, 55

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Dimensions: 6 cm x 8 cm

Original collector's card from the VII Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1956. Card No. 55 of the series of 100 images depicts the legendary Austrian skier Toni Sailer, one of the greatest legends of Alpine skiing. Sailer dominated the 1956 Olympics, winning three gold medals (slalom, giant slalom, downhill). A rare item for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, Winter Games cards or fans of Alpine skiing and Austrian sport.

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