Australia at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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IOC code | AUS | ||||||||
NOC | Australian Olympic Committee | ||||||||
Website | www |
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in Rome | |||||||||
Competitors | 189 (160 men, 29 women) in 17 sports | ||||||||
Flag bearer | Alex Sturrock (opening) | ||||||||
Medals Ranked 5th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
Other related appearances | |||||||||
1906 Intercalated Games Australasia (1908–1912) |
Australia competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 189 competitors, 160 men and 29 women, took part in 122 events in 17 sports. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Women's 800 metres
Nine male cyclists represented Australia in 1960.
11 fencers, 9 men and 2 women, represented Australia in 1960.
Three male pentathlete represented Australia in 1960.
Seven shooters represented Australia in 1960.