United Team of Germany at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | EUA |
NOC | United Team of Germany |
in Rome, Italy 25 August-11 September | |
Competitors | 293 (238 men, 55 women) in 17 sports |
Flag bearer | Fritz Thiedemann (equestrian) |
Medals Ranked 4th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
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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.[1]
Nationality in brackets.
Main article: Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Boxing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Cycling at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
14 male cyclists represented Germany in 1960.
Main article: Diving at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Equestrian at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
19 fencers, 13 men and 6 women, represented Germany in 1960.
Main article: Field hockey at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Fourteen male field hockey players competed in 1960, when the German team finished in 7th place.[2]
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Three male pentathletes represented Germany in 1960.
Main article: Rowing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
The United Team of Germany had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1960.[3]
Main article: Sailing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Shooting at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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.
Main article: Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Main article: Wrestling at the 1960 Summer Olympics |