The Finn was a sailing event in the sailing program of the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...

, held on

Port Phillip Port Phillip (Kulin languages, Kulin: ''Narm-Narm'') or Port Phillip Bay is a horsehead-shaped bay#Types, enclosed bay on the central coast of southern Victoria (Australia), Victoria, Australia. The bay opens into the Bass Strait via a short, ...

. Seven races were scheduled. 20 sailors, on 20 boats, from 20 nations competed.

Results

DNF = Did Not Finish, DNS= Did Not Start, DSQ = Disqualified
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= Male,

= Female

Daily standings

Conditions on Port Phillip

Three race areas were needed during the Olympics on Port Phillip. Each of the classes used the same scoring system. The southern course was used for the Finn.

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References

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sailing at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Finn Finn Finn class sailing competitions