The 30 kilometre cross-country skiing event was part of the cross-country skiing programme at the 1960 Winter Olympics, in Squaw Valley, California,

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. It was the second appearance of the event at its length of 30 km. The competition was held on Saturday, February 19, 1960 at the McKinney Creek Stadium.

Sixten Jernberg Edy Sixten Jernberg, known as "Sixten", (6 February 1929 – 14 July 2012) was a Swedish cross-country skier and one of the most successful cross-country skiers of all time. Between 1952 and 1964 he took part in 363 ski races, finishing within ...

of Sweden won the gold medal ahead of fellow Swede

Rolf Rämgård Rolf Rämgård (born 30 March 1934) is a former Swedish cross-country skier. He competed in the 15, 30 and 50 km events at the 1960 Winter Olympics and won a silver medal over 30 km and a bronze over 50 km. In the 1970's, Rämg� ...

. Defending Olympic champion Veikko Hakulinen from

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finished 6th. Three of the 48 competitors did not finish

Results

References

External links

1960 Squaw Valley Official Olympic Report
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cross-Country Skiing At The 1960 Winter Olympics - Men's 30 kilometre Men's cross-country skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics Men's 30 kilometre cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics