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competed at the

1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held ...

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. The nation returned to the Olympic Games after missing the

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. Eleven competitors, all men, took part in six events in three sports.

Fencing

Two fencers represented Monaco in 1960. ; Men's foil * Gilbert Orengo * Henri Bini ; Men's épée * Gilbert Orengo * Henri Bini

Sailing

Shooting

Six shooters represented Monaco in 1960. ; 50 m rifle, three positions *

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; 50 m rifle, prone *

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;

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References

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Official Olympic Reports
Nations at the 1960 Summer Olympics

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