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.