1959 Mediterranean Games

After visiting Africa and Europe, the Mediterranean Games were for the first time held in Asia in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, thus completing the trio of continents belonging to the Mediterranean Sea. Around a thousand athletes (all men) represented thirteen countries.

The Games, held from 11 to 23 October, were a success, perhaps thanks to the President of the Lebanese Olympic Committee, who was also the president of the Mediterranean Games Committee.

At the end of the competition, France was on top again. The United Arab Republic (UAR), participating for the first time, came in second, and Turkey came third.

Sports

• Athletics ()
• Basketball ()
• Boxing ()
• Cycling ()
• Diving ()
• Equestrian ()
• Fencing ()
• Football ()
• Gymnastics ()
• Sailing ()
• Shooting ()
• Swimming ()
• Volleyball ()
• Water polo ()
• Weightlifting ()
• Wrestling ()

Participating Nations

The following is a list of nations that participated in the 1959 Mediterranean Games:

Medal Table

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	France	26	27	16	69
2	United Arab Republic	23	21	30	74
3	Turkey	13	8	1	22
4	Italy	12	5	4	21
5	Yugoslavia	11	9	8	28
6	Greece	8	9	13	30
7	Spain	5	12	12	29
8	Lebanon	3	10	17	30
9	Tunisia	3	2	1	6
10	Morocco	2	3	2	7
Total		106	106	104	316

External links

• 1959 - BEYROUTH (LIB) at International Committee of Mediterranean Games official web site
• Mediterranean Games Athletic results at gbrathletics website