The 1960 Summer Olympics were held in Rome, Italy from August 25 to September 11. A total of 5,338 athletes from 83 countries participated in 150 events across 17 sports. The Soviet Union topped the medal table with 43 gold medals and 103 total medals. Some notable results included Armin Hary of Germany winning the 100m in a new Olympic record time and Soviet gymnasts sweeping 15 of 16 possible medals in women's gymnastics. It was the first and only time the Olympics have been held in Italy.

1. Summer OlympicS 1960
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2. Rome 1960
83 country's competed
611 women went and
5,338 people took part
4,727 men went.
150 events in 17 sports
It started on august 25
It stopped on september 11

3. Rome 1960 medals.
Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Soviet Union 43 29 31 103
2 United States 34 21 16 71
3 Italy 13 10 13 36
4 Germany 12 19 11 42
5 Australia 8 8 6 22
6 Turkey 7 2 0 9
7 Hungary 6 8 7 21
8 Japan 4 7 7 18
9 Poland 4 6 11 21
10 Czechoslovakia
3 2 3 8

4. Rome 1960
Armin Hary won the
100 metres in an Olympic
record time of 10.2 Australian athlete Herb Elliott
seconds. won the men's 1500 meters in
one of the most dominating
performances in Olympic history
Soviet gymnasts won 15
of 16 possible medals in
women's gymnastics
The future Constantine II
, King of Greece, won his
Cassius Clay, later known as country a gold in sailing
Muhammad Ali, won boxing's Dragon Class.
light-heavyweight gold medal

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6. How many medals have Italy won
182 gold medals! 164 bronze medals! 148 silver medals!

7. Quiz time!
What are the Italian colours?
1.Red,purple,orange
2.red,green,white
3.Pink,gold,silver
Awnser,2,red,green,white

8. Quiz time
Is Usain bolt Italian?
1.yes
2.no
Awnser 2.no

9. Quiz time
How many times has the Olympics bin in Italy?
1.1
2.26
3.10
Awnser1.1

10. Quiz time
What year was the Italian Olympics set in?
1.1960
2.1876
3.2006 Awnser 1.1960

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