United States at the 1960 Summer Olympics
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The United States
competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics
in Rome
, Italy
. It was the first Summer Olympics in which the athletes marched under the present flag
. 292 competitors, 241 men and 51 women, took part in 147 events in 17 sports.
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Women's team foil
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. It was the first Summer Olympics in which the athletes marched under the present flag
Flag of the United States
The national flag of the United States of America consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars alternating with rows...
. 292 competitors, 241 men and 51 women, took part in 147 events in 17 sports.
Fencing
21 fencers, 16 men and 5 women, represented the United States in 1960.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 29 to August 30 1960. 78 fencers from 31 nations competed.-Results:...
- Albie Axelrod
- Eugene GlazerEugene GlazerEugene Glazer is an American Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Joseph Paletta, Jr.Joseph Paletta, Jr.Joseph Paletta, Jr. is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held on September 2 1960...
- Eugene GlazerEugene GlazerEugene Glazer is an American Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Hal Goldsmith, Joseph Paletta, Jr.Joseph Paletta, Jr.Joseph Paletta, Jr. is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Albie Axelrod, Daniel BukantzDaniel BukantzDaniel B. Bukantz was an American Olympic fencing competitor and referee and also a dentist.He won the national singles championship in the foil in 1949, 1952, 1953 and 1957. He competed in the foil in Olympic games four consecutive times beginning in 1948, and was part of nine national...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 5 to 6 1960. 79 fencers from 32 nations competed.-Results:...
- David MicahnikDavid MicahnikDavid Micahnik is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ralph SpinellaRalph SpinellaRalph Spinella is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He currently teaches the sport of fencing at Quinnipiac University as an athletic extra circular course.-References:...
- James MargolisJames MargolisJames Margolis is an American fencer. He was the 1957 NCAA épée champion and competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held on September 9, 1960...
- James MargolisJames MargolisJames Margolis is an American fencer. He was the 1957 NCAA épée champion and competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Roland WommackRoland WommackRoland Wommack is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, David MicahnikDavid MicahnikDavid Micahnik is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Henry Kolowrat, Jr.Henry Kolowrat, Jr.Henry Kolowrat, Jr. is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Ralph SpinellaRalph SpinellaRalph Spinella is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He currently teaches the sport of fencing at Quinnipiac University as an athletic extra circular course.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 7 to 8, 1960. 70 fencers from 29 nations competed.-Results:...
- Michael D'Asaro, Sr.
- Allan KwartlerAllan KwartlerAllan S. Kwartler , born in New York City, was an American sabre and foil fencer.He was Pan-American sabre champion, 3-time Olympian, and twice a member of sabre teams that earned 4th-place in Olympic Games .-Fencing career:Kwartler began fencing at Wayne State University under Bela de Tuscan at...
- Alfonso MoralesAlfonso MoralesAlfonso Morales is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held on September 10 1960...
- Allan KwartlerAllan KwartlerAllan S. Kwartler , born in New York City, was an American sabre and foil fencer.He was Pan-American sabre champion, 3-time Olympian, and twice a member of sabre teams that earned 4th-place in Olympic Games .-Fencing career:Kwartler began fencing at Wayne State University under Bela de Tuscan at...
, George WorthGeorge WorthGeorge V. Worth was an American sabre fencer.-US Championship:In 1954, Worth was the U.S. national sabre champion, and he was a 5-time medalist.-Olympics:...
, Michael D'Asaro, Sr., Alfonso MoralesAlfonso MoralesAlfonso Morales is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Tibor NyilasTibor NyilasTibor Nyilas was an American Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Dick Dyer
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 31 to September 1, 1960. 56 fencers from 24 nations competed.-Results:...
- Jan York-Romary
- Evelyn TerhuneEvelyn TerhuneEvelyn Terhune is an American fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Harriet KingHarriet King (fencer)Harriet King is an American Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's team foil
Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Women's team foil
The women's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event. The competition was held on September 3 1960...
- Judy GoodrichJudy GoodrichJudy Goodrich is an American Olympic fencer. She competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jan York-Romary, Maxine MitchellMaxine MitchellMaxine Mitchell was an American fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at four Olympic Games.-References:...
, Harriet KingHarriet King (fencer)Harriet King is an American Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Evelyn TerhuneEvelyn TerhuneEvelyn Terhune is an American fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...