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Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put

Men's shot put
at the Games of the XVII Olympiad
Venue Olympic Stadium
Dates August 31
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Bill Nieder
 United States
2nd, silver medalist(s) Parry O'Brien
 United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Dallas Long
 United States
1956
1964
1st, gold medalist(s) Bill Nieder
 United States
2nd, silver medalist(s) Parry O'Brien
 United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Dallas Long
 United States

The men's shot put throwing event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place on August 31.

All throwers reaching 16.75 metres advanced to the finals. All distances are listen in metres.

Key: OR = Olympic record


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