1955 Mediterranean Games
The 1955 Mediterranean Games, officially known as the II Mediterranean Games, and commonly known as Barcelona 1955, were the 2nd Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Barcelona, Spain over 10 days, from 15 to 25 July 1955, where 1,135 athletes (all men) from 10 countries participated. There were a total of 102 medal events from 19 different sports. In the medals table France was first on the podium, Italy second and Spain came third.
| Host city | Barcelona, Spain |
|---|---|
| Nations | 10 |
| Athletes | 1,135 |
| Events | 102 in 19 sports |
| Opening | 15 July 1955 |
| Closing | 25 July 1955 |
| Opened by | Francisco Franco |
| Main venue | Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc |
This second edition were held in the Olympic Stadium and Palace of Sport of Barcelona. The stadium was built in 1929 and was especially renovated for the occasion. The symbol of an amphora filled with Mediterranean Sea water was then used for the first time.
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