The United States was the host nation for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California.

In the by discipline sections below, medalists' names are bolded.

Men Women On February 15, 1961, the entire United States figure skating team and several family members, coaches, and officials were killed when Sabena Flight 548 crashed in Brussels, Belgium, en route to the World Championships in Prague.

The accident caused the cancellation of the 1961 World Championships and necessitated the building of a new American skating program.

Medal round First place team wins gold, second silver and third bronze.