| Sweden at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SWE (SVE used at these Games) |
| NOC | Swedish Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Rome | |
| Competitors | 134 (115 men and 19 women) in 15 sports |
| Flag bearer | William Grut |
| Medals Ranked 16th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Sweden competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 134 competitors, 115 men and 19 women, took part in 100 events in 15 sports.[1]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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 Gold |
Sven-Olov Sjödelius, Gert Fredriksson |
Canoeing | Men's K2 1000 m |
 Silver |
John Ljunggren | Athletics | Men's 50 km Walk |
| Silver |
Jane Cederqvist | Swimming | Women's 400 m Freestyle |
 Bronze |
Gert Fredriksson | Canoeing | Men's K1 1000 m |
| Bronze |
Gustav Freij | Wrestling (Greco-Roman) | Men's Lightweight |
| Bronze |
Hans Antonsson | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle Middleweight |
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Main article: Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Boxing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Cycling at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Four cyclists, all male, represented Sweden in 1960.
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Main article: Diving at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Equestrian at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Seven fencers, six men and one woman, represented Sweden in 1960.
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Main article: Gymnastics at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Three male pentathletes represented Sweden in 1960.
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Main article: Rowing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Sweden had 12 male rowers participate in four out of seven rowing events in 1960.[2]
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Main article: Sailing at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Shooting at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
Nine shooters represented Sweden in 1960.
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Main article: Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Wrestling at the 1960 Summer Olympics |