Nations participating | 45 |
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Athletes participating | 985 |
Events | 7 sports |
Opening ceremony | August 26 |
Closing ceremony | September 7 |
Officially opened by | Giovanni Gronchi |
Main venue | Stadio Comunale di Torino |
The 1959 Summer Universiade, also known as the I Summer Universiade, took place in Turin, Italy.
Italy leads this first edition in the total medals count.