Switzerland at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Switzerland competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 149 competitors, 147 men and 2 women, took part in 90 events in 16 sports.[1]
| Switzerland at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SUI |
| NOC | Swiss Olympic Association |
| Website | www |
| in Rome, Italy 25 August 1960 – 11 September 1960 | |
| Competitors | 149 (147 men and 2 women) in 16 sports |
| Flag bearer | August Hollenstein |
| Medals Ranked 24th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Medalists
Silver
- Gustav Fischer — Equestrian, Dressage Individual Competition
- Anton Bühler, Rudolf Günthardt and Hans Schwarzenbach — Equestrian, Three-Day Event Team Competition
- Hans Rudolf Spillmann — Shooting, Men's Free Rifle, Three Positions
Bronze
- Anton Bühler — Equestrian, Three-Day Event Individual Competition
- Ernst Hürlimann and Rolf Larcher — Rowing, Men's Double Sculls
- Henri Copponex, Pierre Girard and Manfred Metzger — Sailing, 5.5 Metre
Athletics
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
14 male cyclists represented Switzerland in 1960.
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing
Seven fencers, all men, represented Switzerland in 1960.
Gymnastics
Hockey
Modern pentathlon
Three male pentathletes represented Switzerland in 1960.
- Individual
- Team
- Erhard Minder
- Werner Vetterli
- Rolf Weber
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Ten shooters represented Switzerland in 1960.
Swimming
Weightlifting
Wrestling
References
- "Switzerland at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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