United States at the 1960 Summer Olympics
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| United States at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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 Flag of the United States (despite receiving the 50th star on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii gained statehood, the 49-star flag was still used in these Games) | |
| IOC code | USA (SUA used at these Games) |
| 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 50-star 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 Ali participated at these Olympic Games as an 18-year-old before his conversion to Islam, he fought under the name Cassius Clay.[2]
Medalists
[edit]Gold
[edit]- Wilbert McClure
- Eddie Crook Jr.
- Cassius Clay
- Otis Davis (2)
- Lee Calhoun
- Glenn Davis
- Jack Yerman
- Earl Young
- Ralph Boston
- Don Bragg
- Bill Nieder
- Al Oerter
- Rafer Johnson
- Wilma Rudolph (3)
- Martha Hudson
- Lucinda Williams
- Barbara Jones
- Jay Arnette, Walt Bellamy, Bob Boozer, Terry Dischinger, Burdette Haldorson, Darrall Imhoff, Allen Kelley, Lester Lane, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson, Adrian Smith, Jerry West
- Gary Tobian
- Bob Webster
- Dan Ayrault
- Ted Nash
- John Sayre
- Rusty Wailes
- George O'Day
- Jim Hunt
- Dave Smith
- William McMillan
- Bill Mulliken
- Mike Troy (2)
- George Harrison
- Dick Blick
- Jeff Farrell (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 Vinci
- Terrence McCann
- Shelby Wilson
- Douglas Blubaugh
Silver
[edit]- Dave Sime
- Lester Carney
- William May
- Clifton Cushman
- Irvin Roberson
- Ron Morris
- Parry O'Brien
- Rink Babka
- Sam Hall
- Gary Tobian
- Paula Pope (2)
- Frank Chapot, William Steinkraus, George H. Morris
- James Enoch Hill
- Chris von Saltza
- Lance Larson
- Frank McKinney
- Isaac Berger
- Tommy Kono
- Jim George
- James Bradford
Bronze
[edit]- Hayes Jones
- Dick Howard
- John Thomas
- Dallas Long
- Dick Cochran
- Earlene Brown
- Quincey Daniels
- Albert Axelrod
- Robert Beck (2), Jack Daniels, George Lambert
- Richard Draeger, Conn Findlay, Kent Mitchell
- William Parks, Robert Halperin
- George Breen
- Bob Bennett
- Dave Gillanders
- Norbert Schemansky
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
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
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
[edit]Boxing
[edit]Canoeing
[edit]Cycling
[edit]14 cyclists represented the United States in 1960.
Diving
[edit]Equestrian
[edit]Fencing
[edit]21 fencers represented the United States in 1960.
Gymnastics
[edit]Modern pentathlon
[edit]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
- Team
- Bob Beck
- Jack Daniels
- George Lambert
Rowing
[edit]The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1960.[3]
- Joe Baldwin
- Peter Bos
- Mark Moore
- Lyman S. Perry
- Skip Sweetser
- Gayle Thompson
- Robert Wilson
- Howard Winfree
- William Long (cox)
Sailing
[edit]Shooting
[edit]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.
Swimming
[edit]Water polo
[edit]Weightlifting
[edit]Wrestling
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "United States at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ^ 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 April 17, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2018.