Ghana competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, for the first time as an independent nation. Previously, the Gold Coast had competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In total, 15 athletes competing in 2 sports represented Ghana. Medalists Ghana won its first ever Olympic medal at these Games. Athletics 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 Track & road events Field events Boxing References External links Official Olympic Reports International Olympic Committee results database Nations at the 1960 Summer Olympics 1960 Olympics