The FIBT World Championships 1960 took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo,

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for the fifth time. The

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city had hosted the event previously in 1937 (Two-man), 1939 (Four-man),

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, and 1954. This was an extraordinary event because

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was not included in the program at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley,

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Two man bobsleigh

The Italian duo of Monti and Alvera won their fourth straight championships in this event.

Four man bobsleigh

Medal table

References

2-Man bobsleigh World Champions
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