South Africa at the 1960 Summer Olympics
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| IOC code | RSA | ||||||||
| NOC | South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 55 (53 men and 2 women) in 12 sports | ||||||||
| Medals Ranked 28th |
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The Union of South Africa competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 55 competitors, 53 men and 2 women, took part in 46 events in 12 sports.[1] After these Olympics, the International Olympic Committee banned South Africa from the Olympic Movement over the policy of apartheid, making these the last Olympics at which South Africa would compete until the repeal of apartheid and the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Medalists
Silver
- Daniel Bekker — Boxing, Men's Heavyweight
Bronze
- Malcolm Spence — Athletics, Men's 400 metres
- William Meyers — Boxing, Men's Featherweight
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Men's Discus Throw
- Qualifying Heat — 51.86 (→ did not advance, 23rd place)
Boxing
Main article: Boxing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Cycling
Main article: Cycling at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Five male cyclists represented South Africa in 1960.
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Modern pentathlon
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1960 Summer Olympics
One male pentathlete represented South Africa in 1960.
- Individual
Rowing
Main article: Rowing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Sailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Five shooters represented South Africa in 1960.
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Water polo
Main article: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Weightlifting
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Wrestling
Main article: Wrestling at the 1960 Summer Olympics
References
- ↑ "South Africa at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
External links
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