Kenya at the 1960 Summer Olympics

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Kenya at the
1960 Summer Olympics
Flag of British East Africa.svg
IOC code KEN
NOC National Olympic Committee of Kenya
in Rome
Competitors27 in 4 sports
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)

The Colony and Protectorate of Kenya competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 27 competitors, all men, took part in 13 events in 4 sports. [1]

Contents

Athletics

Key
Men

Track & road events

AthleteEventHeatQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRankResultRank
Seraphino Antao 100 m 10.641 Q10.613 Q10.726did not advance
200 m 21.441 Q21.434did not advance
110 m hurdles 15.135did not advance
Bartonjo Rotich 400 m 47.893 Q47.977did not advance
400 m hurdles 51.392 Q51.975did not advance
Nyandika Maiyoro 5000 m 14:06.293 Q13:53.256
Arere Anentia 10,000 m 30:01.0019
Kanuti Sum Marathon 2:46:55.259

Hockey

Roster

Preliminary round

Group C

August 29
10:00
Kenya  Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg1–0 (0–0)German Olympic flag (1959-1968).svg  Germany
H. Fernandes 45'
Stadio dei Marmi
Umpires:
Burgess (GBR), H. Singh (IND)

September 1
15:00
Kenya  Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg7–0 (3–0)Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
E. Fernandes 14'
H. Fernandes 17', 64', 65'
Sohal 24', 48'
Pianesi 42' (OG)
Olympic Velodrome
Umpires:
Bernet (SUI), Harasta (AUT)

September 3
16:30
Kenya  Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg0–0 (0–0)Flag of France.svg  France
Olympic Velodrome
Umpires:
H. Singh (IND), Burgess (GBR)
Group standings
TeamPldWDLGFGAPts
Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg  Kenya 3210805
German Olympic flag (1959-1968).svg  Germany 32011014
Flag of France.svg  France 3111253
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 30030140

Play-offs

Quarter-final

September 5
15:00
Great Britain  Flag of the United Kingdom.svg2–1 (0–1)Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg  Kenya
Saunders 36', 115' Sohal 22'
Olympic Velodrome
Umpires:
G. Singh (IND), Ghosh (IND)

Winning goal scored in sixth period of extra time.

Classification matches

Fifth to eighth place

September 8
16:30
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg1–1 (0–0)Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg  Kenya
Crossman 40' Deol 63'
Olympic Velodrome
Umpires:
Elgershuizen (NED), Glichitch (FRA)

The match was suspended due to darkness after 40 minutes of extra time, ending in a 1–1 draw; Australia was initially awarded the match by a coin toss, but after an appeal by Kenya, the match was declared a draw and a replay was ordered.

September 10
16:30
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg2–1 (0–0)Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svg  Kenya
Evans 64', 69' Panaser 42'
Campo Tre Fontane
Umpires:
Elgershuizen (NED), Van Ballgoijen de Jong (NED)

Kenya  Flag of Kenya (1921-1963).svgGerman Olympic flag (1959-1968).svg  Germany

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Germany was unable to play in the match against Kenya, so the match was scratched and both teams were awarded seventh place.

Sailing

Three Kenyan sailors competed in two different disciplines in the Olympic Regatta in Naples.

AthleteEventRaceNet pointsFinal rank
1234567
Daniel MacKenzie Finn 252126283416251,68629
Anthony Bentley-Buckle
Ronald Blaker
Flying Dutchman 814DNF131518192,68020

Shooting

Three shooters represented Kenya in 1960.

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
PointsRankPointsRank
Edward Penn 50m pistol 34041 Q52140
Charles Trotter 50m rifle, prone 38148 Q57437
Petrus Visagie 38337 Q57143

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References

  1. "Kenya at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2015.