1960 Summer Olympics facts for kids
The 1960 Summer Olympics, also called the Games of the XVII Olympiad, took place in Rome, Italy. These were exciting games where athletes from all over the world came together to compete.
Rome was actually supposed to host the Olympics much earlier, in 1908. But a volcano called Mount Vesuvius erupted in 1906, causing a lot of damage. Because of this, London hosted the 1908 games instead. For the 1960 Olympics, many cities wanted to be the host, including Lausanne, Detroit, Budapest, Brussels, Mexico City, and Tokyo. But in 1955, Rome was chosen to host the big event!
For the first time, the Olympic Games were shown on television in the United States. A company called CBS paid $394,000 to broadcast the games. This meant many more people could watch the athletes compete from their homes.
Which Countries Participated?
A total of 67 countries sent their best athletes to compete in the 1960 Rome Olympics. It was a truly global event!
Images for kids
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The Olympic Torch of Rome 1960
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Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the marathon barefoot!
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The Opening Ceremony of the 1960 Summer Olympics at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
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This chart shows the number of athletes each country sent.
See also
In Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Roma 1960 para niños
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