Poland participated at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, United States, held between 18 and 28 February 1960. The country's participation in the Games marked its eighth appearance at the Winter Olympics since its debut in the 1924 Games.
The Polish team consisted of 13 athletes including six women who competed across four sports. SkierJózef Karpiel was the country's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony. Poland was ranked eleventh in the overall medal table with two medals including a silver and a bronze.
Background
Poland first competed at the in the Winter Olympics in the inaugural 1924 Games held in Chamonix, France. The nation's participation in the 1960 Winter Olympics marked its eighth consecutive appearance at the Winter Olympics since its debut.[1]
The 1960 Winter Olympics were held in Squaw Valley, United States between 18 and 28 February 1960.[2][3] The Polish team consisted of 13 athletes including six women who competed across four sports.[4][5]SkierJózef Karpiel was the country's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony.[6]
Poland was ranked eleventh in the overall medal table with two medals including a silver and a bronze.[1][2] The country won both the medals in the same speed skating event.[4][5]
The cross-country skiing events took place between 19 and 27 February 1960 and consisted of six medal events.[7] Poland sent the highest number of athletes (eight) to compete in the sport.[4] In the individual events, Józef Rysula recorded the best finish in 18th place in the men's 15 km event with a best time of 54 minutes and 13.3 seconds.[8] The women's and men's relay team were ranked fourth and sixth in the overall classification respectively.[9][10]
The Nordic combined event consisted of ski jumping and 15km (9.3mi)cross-country skiing. It was held between 22 and 24 February at Olympic Jumping Hill.[11] The lone competitor Józef Karpiel finished in 19th place.[4][5]
Ski jumping event was held on 21 February at Olympic Jumping Hill. Austria had four entrants to the competition.[12] The lone competitor Władysław Tajner 31st with a combined score of 188.2.[4][5]
Poland did not participate in 1984 due to a boycott.
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