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Melbourne’s equestrian events took place in Stockholm
The 1956 Summer Olympics were hosted by Melbourne, but the equestrian competitions took place months earlier in Stockholm. Australia’s lengthy horse-quarantine requirements led to the separate venue. The same Olympic Games had events on another continent.
The horses had a very different route to the Games.
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