The United States competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. It was the first Summer Olympics in which the athletes marched under the present 50-star flag. 292 competitors, 241 men and 51 women, took part in 147 events in 17 sports. The 1960 Summer Olympics was the first Olympics in history that was being covered by a television provider. American network CBS became the first official broadcaster of the games, by purchasing the rights to cover the Rome Olympics. The 1960 Summer Olympics also brought one of the first appearances of one of the greatest heavyweight boxers ever, Muhammad Ali. Since Ali participated at these Olympic Games as an 18-year-old before his conversion to Islam, he fought under the name Cassius Clay.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Men's 100 meters Men's 200 meters Men's 400 meters Men's 800 meters Men's 1.500 meters Men's 5,000 meters Men's 10,000 meters Men's Marathon Men's 110 meter Hurdles Men's 400 meter Hurdles Men's 3,000 meter Steeplechase Men's 4 × 100 m Relay Men's 4 × 400 m Relay Men's 20 km Walk Men's 50 km Walk Men's Long Jump Men's triple jump Men's High Jump Men's Pole Vault Men's Shot Put Men's Javelin Throw Men's Discus Throw Men's Hammer Throw Men's Decathlon Women's 100 meters Women's 200 meters Women's 400 meters Women's 800 meters Women's 4 × 100 m Relay Women's 80m Hurdles Women's Long Jump Women's High Jump Women's Shot Put Women's Javelin Throw Women's Discus Throw Women's Pentathlon

Basketball

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

14 cyclists represented the United States in 1960.

Diving

Equestrian

Fencing

21 fencers represented the United States in 1960.

Gymnastics

Modern pentathlon

Three pentathletes represented the United States in 1960. They won a bronze medal in the team event and Bob Beck won an individual bronze.

Rowing

The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1960.

Sailing

Shooting

Nine shooters represented the United States in 1960. Bill McMillan won gold in the 25 m pistol and Jim Hill won silver in the 50 m rifle, prone.

Swimming

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling