3. International Winter Silent Games

The 3rd International Winter Silent Games was held in Upper Bunting Gau, Germany. This was the start of the two-year intervals with the Summer International Silent Games. International Olympic Committee later adopted this 2-year interval with their Summer and Winter Olympics in 1992.

1955 was the year that the International Olympic Committee recognized CISS as an International Federation with Olympic Standing.

Location: Oberammergau Germany (GER)
Opening Date: 10 Feb 1955
Closing Date: 13 Feb 1955
Nations: 8
Athletes: 59
     Men: 54
     Women: 5
     First Time Athletes: 59
     Returning Athletes: 0
Poster designer: Heinz Walter