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Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's discus throw

Men's discus throw
at the Games of the XVII Olympiad
Venue Olympic Stadium
Dates September 6 (qualifying round)
September 7 (final round)
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Al Oerter
 United States
2nd, silver medalist(s) Rink Babka
 United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Dick Cochran
 United States
← 1956
1964 →
1st, gold medalist(s) Al Oerter
 United States
2nd, silver medalist(s) Rink Babka
 United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Dick Cochran
 United States

The men's discus throw throwing event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place on September 6 & September 7.

All throwers reaching 52.00 metres advanced to the finals. All distances are listen in metres.

Key: OR = Olympic record


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