United States at the 1960 Summer Olympics
| 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) | |||||||||
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| 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 that was being covered by a United States television provider. CBS bought the rights to cover the 1960 Summer 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
- 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
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
14 male cyclists represented the United States in 1960.
Diving
Equestrianism
Fencing
21 fencers, 16 men and 5 women, represented the United States in 1960.
Gymnastics
Modern pentathlon
Three male 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
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.
Swimming
Water polo
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
- ↑ "United States at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
- 1 2 "1960 Olympics". infoplease.com.