The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad and commonly known as Rome 1960, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awarded the administration of the 1908 Summer Olympics. However, following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, the city had no choice but to decline and pass the honour to London. The Soviet Union won the most gold and overall medals at the 1960 Games. The 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy: August 27 – September 11, 1960. Top of the medal table: Soviet Union (43 gold, 29 silver, 31 bronze); United States (34 gold, 21 silver, 16 bronze); Italy (13 gold, 10 silver, 13 bronze). Wiki link