United States at the 1960 Summer Olympics
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| United States at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | USA |
| NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
| in Rome | |
| Competitors | 292 (241 men and 51 women) in 17 sports |
| Flag bearer | Rafer Johnson |
| Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
The United States competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. It was the first Summer Olympics in which the athletes marched under the present flag. 292 competitors, 241 men and 51 women, took part in 147 events in 17 sports.[1] The 1960 Summer Olympics was the first Olympics in history that was being covered by a television provider. American network CBS became the first official broadcaster of the games, by purchasing the rights to cover the Rome Olympics.[2] The 1960 Summer Olympics also brought one of the first appearances of one of the greatest heavyweight boxers ever, Muhammad Ali. Since these Olympic Games occurred before his conversion to Islam, he fought under the name Cassius Clay.[2]
Names of United States gold winners. Wilbert McClure, Eddie Crook, Jr., Cassius Clay, Otis Davis(2), Lee Calhoun, Glenn Davis, Jack Yerman, Earl Young, Glenn Davis, Ralph Boston, Don Brags, Bill Nieder, Al Oerter, Rafer Johnson, Wilma Rudolph(3), Martha Hudson, Lucinda Williams, Barbara Jones, Jay Hoyland, Arnette Walter, Jones Bellamy Jr., Robert Lewis, Boozer Terence, Gilbert Dischinger, Bardette Haldorson, Darall Tucker, Allen Earl, Kelley Lester, Jerry Ray Lucas, Oscar Palmer Robertson, Adrian Howard Smith, Jerome Alan West, Gary Tobian, Bob Webster, Arthur Ayrault, Ted Nash, John Sayre, Rusty Wailes, George O'Day, James Hunt, David Smith, William McMillan, William Mulliken, Michael Troy(2), George Harrison, Richard Blick, Jeff Farrel(2), Frank McKinney, Paul Hait, Lance Larson, Chris Von Saltza(3), Lynn Burke(2), Carolyn Schuler(2), Joan Spillane, Shirley Stobs, Carolyn Wood, Patty Kempner, Charles Linci, Terrence McCann, Shelby Wilson, Douglas Blubaugh.
Athletics[]
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- Men's Competition
Men's 100 meters
Men's 200 meters
- Silver Medal: Lester Carney
Men's 400 meters
Men's 800 meters
Men's 1.500 meters
- Dyrol Burleson
- Jim Grelle
- Pete Close
Men's 5,000 meters
- Bill Dellinger
- Jim Beatty
- Bob Soth
Men's 10,000 meters
Men's Marathon
- John J. Kelley
- Alex Breckenridge
- Gordon McKenzie
Men's 110 meter Hurdles
Men's 400 meter Hurdles
Men's 3,000 meter Steeplechase
- Deacon Jones
- George Young
- Phil Coleman
Men's 4 × 100 m Relay
Men's 4 × 400 m Relay
Men's 20 km Walk
Men's 50 km Walk
Men's Long Jump
Men's triple jump
Men's High Jump
Men's Pole Vault
Men's Shot Put
Men's Javelin Throw
Men's Discus Throw
- Al Oerter
Men's Hammer Throw
Men's Decathlon
- Women's Competition
Women's 100 meters
Women's 200 meters
Women's 400 meters
Women's 800 meters
Women's 4 × 100 m Relay
Women's 80m Hurdles
Women's Long Jump
Women's High Jump
Women's Shot Put
Women's Javelin Throw
Women's Discus Throw
Women's Pentathlon
Basketball[]
Boxing[]
Canoeing[]
Cycling[]
14 cyclists represented the United States in 1960.
- Michael Hiltner
- Lars Zebroski
- Wes Chowen
- Rob Tetzlaff
- Bill Freund
- Michael Hiltner
- Wes Chowen
- Rob Tetzlaff
Diving[]
Equestrian[]
Fencing[]
21 fencers represented the United States in 1960.
- Albie Axelrod
- Gene Glazer
- Joseph Paletta, Jr.
- Gene Glazer, Hal Goldsmith, Joseph Paletta, Jr., Albie Axelrod, Daniel Bukantz
- David Micahnik
- Ralph Spinella
- James Margolis
- James Margolis, Roland Wommack, David Micahnik, Henry Kolowrat, Jr., Ralph Spinella
- Allan Kwartler, George Worth, Michael D'Asaro, Sr., Alfonso Morales, Tibor Nyilas, Dick Dyer
- Jan York-Romary
- Evelyn Terhune
- Harriet King
- Judy Goodrich, Jan York-Romary, Maxine Mitchell, Harriet King, Evelyn Terhune
Gymnastics[]
Modern pentathlon[]
Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1960. They won a bronze medal in the team event and Bob Beck won an individual bronze.
- Individual
- Bob Beck
- Jack Daniels
- George Lambert
- Team
- Bob Beck
- Jack Daniels
- George Lambert
Rowing[]
The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1960.[3]
- Harry Parker
- John B. Kelly Jr.
- Bill Knecht
- Richard Draeger
- Conn Findlay
- Kent Mitchell (cox)
- Arthur Ayrault
- Ted Nash
- John Sayre
- Rusty Wailes
- Joe Baldwin
- Peter Bos
- Mark Moore
- Lyman S. Perry
- Skip Sweetser
- Gayle Thompson
- Robert Wilson
- Howard Winfree
- William Long (cox)
Sailing[]
Shooting[]
Nine shooters represented the United States in 1960. Bill McMillan won gold in the 25 m pistol and Jim Hill won silver in the 50 m rifle, prone.
- Bill McMillan
- Laurence Mosely
Swimming[]
Water polo[]
Weightlifting[]
Wrestling[]
References[]
- ^ "United States at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
- ^ a b "1960 Olympics". infoplease.com.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "United States Rowing at the 1960 Roma Summer Games". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- Nations at the 1960 Summer Olympics
- United States at the Summer Olympics by year
- 1960 in American sports