| Guyana at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 Flag of British Guiana | |
| IOC code | GUY (GUA used at these Games) |
| NOC | Guyana Olympic Association |
| in Rome | |
| Competitors | 5 (4 men and 1 woman) in 2 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
British Guiana (now Guyana) competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.
Men's 200 metres
Men's 400 metres
Men's 800 metres
Men's 5,000 metres
Women's High Jump
Men's Light-Heavyweight
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