Athletes from East Germany (German Democratic Republic; GDR) and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany; FRG) competed together as the United Team of Germany at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 293 competitors, 238 men and 55 women, took part in 148 events in 17 sports.

Medalists

Nationality in brackets.

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

14 male cyclists represented Germany in 1960.

Diving

Equestrian

Fencing

19 fencers, 13 men and 6 women, represented Germany in 1960.

Field hockey

Fourteen male field hockey players competed in 1960, when the German team finished in 7th place.

Gymnastics

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Germany in 1960.

Rowing

The United Team of Germany had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1960.

Sailing

Shooting

Ten shooters represented Germany in 1960. Peter Kohnke won gold in the 50 m rifle, prone and Klaus Zähringer won bronze in the 50 m rifle, three positions.

Swimming

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling