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Australia at the 1960 Summer Olympics

Australia at the
1960 Summer Olympics
Flag of Australia.svg
IOC code AUS
NOC Australian Olympic Committee
Website www.olympics.com.au
in Rome
Competitors 189 (160 men, 29 women) in 17 sports
Flag bearer Alex Sturrock (opening)
Medals
Ranked 5th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
8 8 6 22
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.


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