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.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Women's 800 metres

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

Len Williams from Coffs Harbour was nominated for the team but declined due to work commitments Nine male cyclists represented Australia in 1960.

Diving

Equestrian

Fencing

11 fencers, 9 men and 2 women, represented Australia in 1960.

Gymnastics

Hockey

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathlete represented Australia in 1960.

Rowing

Australia had 25 male rowers participate in six out of seven rowing events in 1960.

Sailing

Shooting

Seven shooters represented Australia in 1960.

Swimming

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling