France at the 1960 Summer Olympics
| France at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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| IOC code | FRA | ||||||||
| NOC | French National Olympic and Sports Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 238 (210 men and 28 women) in 19 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Christian d'Oriola | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 25th |
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| 1906 Intercalated Games | |||||||||
France competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, and failed to win a single gold medal for the second time only (and, to date, the last) in the history of the modern Olympic Games. 238 competitors, 210 men and 28 women, took part in 120 events in 19 sports.
14 male cyclists represented France in 1960.
21 fencers, 16 men and 5 women, represented France in 1960.
Three male pentathletes represented France in 1960.
France had 16 male rowers participate in three rowing events in 1960.
Seven shooters represented France in 1960.
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