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was the host nation for the

1960 Winter Olympics The 1960 Winter Olympics (officially the VIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Squaw Valley 1960) were a winter multi-sport event held from February 18 to 28, 1960, at the Squaw Valley Resort (now known as Palisades Tahoe) in Squaw Vall ...

in Squaw Valley,

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History

Medalists

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Alpine skiing

Men Women

Biathlon

Cross-country skiing

Figure skating

Individual Mixed

Ice hockey

Summary Roster First round
Top two teams (shaded ones) from each group advanced to the final round and played for 1st-6th places, other teams played in the consolation round. *USA 7-5 Czechoslovakia *USA 12-1 Australia Medal round
First place team wins gold, second silver and third bronze. *USA 6-3 Sweden *USA 9-1 Germany (UTG) *USA 2-1 Canada *USA 3-2 USSR *USA 9-4 Czechoslovakia

Nordic combined

Ski jumping

Speed skating

Men Women

References

Official Olympic Reports
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Olympic Winter Games 1960, full results by sports-reference.com
{{country at games navbox, United States, Olympics Nations at the 1960 Winter Olympics

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1960 in sports in California