1960 Summer Olympics

The Games of the XVII Olympiad were held in 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had been awarded the organisation of the 1908 Summer Olympics, but had to decline and pass the honours to London. This time, the city beat out Lausanne, Detroit, Budapest, Brussels, Mexico City and Tokyo for the rights to the Games.

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1960 - Rome - Italy - 1908 Summer Olympics - London - Lausanne - Detroit - Budapest - Brussels - Mexico City - Tokyo

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Games of the XVII Olympiad

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Nations participating83

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Athletes participating5,348 (4,738 men, 610 women)

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Events150 in 17 sports

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Opening ceremoniesAugust 25, 1960

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August 25 - 1960

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Closing ceremoniesSeptember 11, 1960

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September 11 - 1960

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Officially opened byGiovanni Gronchi

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Athlete's OathAdolfo Consolini

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Athlete's Oath - Adolfo Consolini

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Judge's Oath:-

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Olympic TorchGiancarlo Peris

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Olympic Torch - Giancarlo Peris

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StadiumStadio Olimpico

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Stadium - Stadio Olimpico

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