1965 Summer Deaflympics
10th Summer Deaflympics
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The 1965 Summer Deaflympics, officially known as the 10th Summer Deaflympics, is an international multi-sport event that was celebrated from June 27 to July 3, 1965, in Washington D.C., United States.[1] This is the first Deaflympics to be hosted outside of Europe, and the first Deaflympics to be hosted in Americas.
Host cityWashington D.C., United States
Nations27 countries
Athletes687 athletes
Events85 (11 disciplines)
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| Host city | Washington D.C., United States |
|---|---|
| Nations | 27 countries |
| Athletes | 687 athletes |
| Events | 85 (11 disciplines) |
| Opening | June 27, 1965 |
| Closing | July 3, 1965 |
| Opened by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Summer | |
| Winter | |
Sports
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cycling
- Diving
- Football
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Wrestling
Medal Tally
* Host nation (United States)
| Rank | NOC | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Soviet Union (URS) | 30 | 15 | 9 | 54 |
| 2 |  United States (USA)* | 9 | 20 | 23 | 52 |
| 3 |  Poland (POL) | 9 | 10 | 6 | 25 |
| 4 |  Hungary (HUN) | 7 | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 |  Italy (ITA) | 6 | 5 | 11 | 22 |
| 6 |  West Germany (FRG) | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16 |
| 7 |  Denmark (DEN) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Great Britain (GBR) | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 |  Iran (IRI) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Canada (CAN) | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 11 |  Finland (FIN) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 12 |  Norway (NOR) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 13 |  Yugoslavia (YUG) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Australia (AUS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |  Switzerland (SUI) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 |  France (FRA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Japan (JPN) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
 Netherlands (NED) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 19 |  Argentina (ARG) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |  Sweden (SWE) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Belgium (BEL) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (21 entries) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 255 | |