Sweden_at_the_1960_Summer_Olympics
Sweden at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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]
Quick Facts Sweden at the 1960 Summer Olympics, IOC code ...
| Sweden at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| 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) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
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More information Medal, Name ...
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 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
Main article: Boxing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Main article: Canoeing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Main article: Cycling at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Four cyclists, all male, represented Sweden 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
Seven fencers, six men and one woman, represented Sweden in 1960.
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Three male pentathletes represented Sweden in 1960.
- Individual
- Team
- Per-Erik Ritzén
- Sture Ericson
- Björn Thofelt
Main article: Rowing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Sweden had 12 male rowers participate in four out of seven rowing events in 1960.[2]
Main article: Sailing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Main article: Shooting at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Nine shooters represented Sweden in 1960.
Main article: Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Main article: Wrestling at the 1960 Summer Olympics
- "Sweden at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sweden Rowing at the 1960 Roma Summer Games". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2018.