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| United States at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the United States (despite receiving the 50th star on July 4, 1960 after Hawaii gained statehood, the 49-star flag was still used in these Games) | |
| IOC code | USA |
| NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
| in Rome | |
| Competitors | 292 (241 men and 51 women) in 17 sports |
| Flag bearer | Rafer Johnson |
| Medals Ranked 2nd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
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.[1]
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.[2]