| San Marino at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | SMR (SMA used at these Games) |
| NOC | Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Sammarinese |
| Website | www |
| in Rome | |
| Competitors | 10 in 4 sports |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
San Marino competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Ten competitors, nine men and one woman, took part in six events in four sports. [1]
Four male cyclists represented San Marino in 1960.
Four shooters represented San Marino in 1960.
The 1932 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games were held during the worldwide Great Depression, with some nations not traveling to Los Angeles as a result; 37 countries competed, compared to the 46 at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam, and even then-U.S. President Herbert Hoover did not attend the Games. The organizing committee did not report the financial details of the Games, although contemporary newspapers stated that the Games had made a profit of US$1 million.
San Marino competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Seventeen competitors, sixteen men and one woman, took part in fifteen events in seven sports.
San Marino competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Seven competitors, all men, took part in four events in two sports.
San Marino sent a delegation to compete at the 2006 Winter Olympics, in Turin, Italy from 10 to 26 February 2006. This was the nation's seventh appearance at a Winter Olympic Games since its debut in 1976. The delegation consisted of a single athlete, alpine skier Marino Cardelli. In his race, the giant slalom, he failed to finish the competition.
Italy was the host nation for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. It was the first time that the nation had hosted the Summer Games, and the second time overall. It also hosted the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome – the inaugural Paralympic Games.
San Marino sent a delegation to compete at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria from the 4 to 15 February 1976. This was the nation's first appearance at the Winter Olympic Games after previously competing in three Summer Olympic Games. San Marino delegation consisted of two Alpine Skiers in Giorgio Cecchetti and Maurizio Battistini.
San Marino sent a delegation to compete at the 2002 Winter Olympics, in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States from 8–24 February 2002. This was the nation's sixth appearance at a Winter Olympic Games. The delegation consisted of a single athlete, alpine skier Gian Matteo Giordani. In his race, the giant slalom, he finished in last place of those who finished the course at 57th.
San Marino competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. They fielded four competitors, all men.
San Marino competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ten competitors, eight men and two women, took part in seven events in three sports.
San Marino competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. Sixteen competitors, all men, took part in ten events in five sports. In partial support of the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics, San Marino competed under the Olympic Flag instead of its national flag.
Israel competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 23 competitors, 17 men and 6 women, took part in 28 events in 7 sports.
Rhodesia competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. It was the first time in 32 years that the nation was represented at the Olympic Games. Fourteen athletes—Southern Rhodesians and one Northern Rhodesian, boxer Abe Bekker—competed under the name Rhodesia while representing the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953–1963).
For the 1960 Summer Olympics, a total of thirty-four sports venues were used. The Basilica of Maxentius, the Baths of Caracalla, the Appian Way, and Via Cassia were among the ancient Roman venues used for the games. The football stadium in Florence hosted the 1934 FIFA World Cup and would later host the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Stadio Olimpico would later serve host to the 1987 IAAF World Championships in Athletics and the final venue for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The marathon would be lit at night by Italian soldiers holding torches that included the Appian Way with a finish at the Arch of Constantine.
San Marino competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, which was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012. The country's participation at London marked its thirteenth appearance in the Summer Olympics since its début at the 1960 Summer Olympics. The delegation sent by the Sammarinese National Olympic Committee consisted of four athletes: sprinter Martina Pretelli, archer Emanuele Guidi, trap shooter Alessandra Perilli and short-distance swimmer Clelia Tini.
San Marino sent a delegation to compete at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia from 7 to 23 February 2014. This was the country's ninth appearance and the first time a woman was representing the nation at the Winter Olympics. The delegation consisted of three officials and two competitors, alpine skiers Vincenzo Michelotti and Federica Selva. Both of them took part in giant slalom races and were unranked in the competition. Michelotti was disqualified and Selva could not finish her race.
The men's track time trial at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, was held on 26 August 1960. There were 25 participants from 25 nations, with each nation limited to one competitor. The event was won by Sante Gaiardoni of Italy, the nation's second consecutive victory and third consecutive podium appearance in the men's track time trial. Dieter Gieseler won the United Team of Germany's first medal in the event in its first appearance with his silver; it was the first medal for a German athlete since 1936. Rostislav Vargashkin's bronze was the first medal for the Soviet Union in the event.
Vito Corbelli is a former Sammarinese cyclist. He competed in the individual road race and team time trial events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Sante Ciacci is an Italian-born Sammarinese former cyclist. He competed in the individual road race and team time trial events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Domenico Cecchetti is a former Sammarinese cyclist. He competed in the individual road race and team time trial events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Salvatore Palmucci is a former Sammarinese cyclist. He competed in the individual road race and team time trial events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.