The women's

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field event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place on September 8.

Results

Top 12 jumpers and ties and all jumpers clearing 1.65 metres advanced to the finals. All heights are listed in metres.

Qualifying

Final

Key: OR = Olympic record; o = clear; p = pass; x = fail

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Women's high jump M High jump at the Olympics 1960 in women's athletics Women's events at the 1960 Summer Olympics