| Iraq at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | IRQ (IRK used at these Games) |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Iraq |
| Website | www |
| in Rome, Italy 25 August–11 September 1960 | |
| Competitors | 21 in 5 sports |
| Medals Ranked 41st |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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