Ethiopia competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Ten competitors, all men, took part in eight events in two sports. Abebe Bikila won the country's first ever Olympic medal by winning the men's marathon. Medalists Athletics Five male athletes represented Ethiopia in 1960: Key Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only Q = Qualified for the next round q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target N/A = Round not applicable for the event Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round Men Cycling Five male cyclists represented Ethiopia in 1960. Road Time trial References External links Official Olympic Reports International Olympic Committee results database Summer Olympics Nations at the 1960 Summer Olympics 1960 Summer Olympics