The United States competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.

American network CBS became the first official broadcaster of the games, by purchasing the rights to cover the Rome Olympics.

[2] The 1960 Summer Olympics also brought one of the first appearances of one of the greatest heavyweight boxers ever, Muhammad Ali.

Since Ali participated at these Olympic Games as an 18-year-old before his conversion to Islam, he fought under the name Cassius Clay.

The United States had 26 rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1960.