South Africa at the 1960 Summer Olympics


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. 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

Men's Discus Throw

Cycling

Five male cyclists represented South Africa in 1960.
;1000m time trial
;Tandem
;Team pursuit

Modern pentathlon

One male pentathlete represented South Africa in 1960.
;Individual
South Africa had five male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1960.
; Men's single sculls
; Men's coxless four

Shooting

Five shooters represented South Africa in 1960.
;300 m rifle, three positions
;50 m rifle, three positions
;50 m rifle, prone
;Trap

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling