Italy was the host nation for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. It was the first time that the nation had hosted the Summer Games, and the second time overall (after the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo). It also hosted the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome – the inaugural Paralympic Games. 280 competitors, 246 men and 34 women, took part in 138 events in 19 sports.

Medals

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Results

Basketball

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

14 cyclists, all men, represented Italy in 1960.

Diving

Equestrian

Fencing

20 fencers, 15 men and 5 women, represented Italy in 1960.

Football

Gymnastics

Hockey

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Italy in 1960.

Rowing

Italy had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1960.

Sailing

Shooting

Nine shooters represented Italy in 1960.

Swimming

Men's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling