Japan at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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IOC code | JPN | ||||||||
NOC | Japanese Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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in Rome | |||||||||
Competitors | 162 (142 men and 20 women) in 17 sports | ||||||||
Flag bearer | Takashi Ono | ||||||||
Medals Ranked 8th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
Japan competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 162 competitors, 142 men and 20 women, took part in 96 events in 17 sports.
Five male cyclists represented Japan in 1960.
Five fencers, all men, represented Japan in 1960.
Two male pentathletes represented Japan in 1960.
Eight shooters represented Japan in 1960. Yoshihisa Yoshikawa won a bronze medal in the 50 metre pistol event.