Athletics at the 1960 Summer Paralympics – Men's club throw B

The Men's club throw (category B) was one of the events held in Athletics at the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome.

Men's club throw B
at the I Paralympic Games
Paralympic Athletics
Competitors3 from 3 nations
Medalists
1st place, gold medalist(s) Barbier  France
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Carmelo Russo  Italy
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) W. Prossl  Germany

There were only three competitors; all three therefore won a medal. France's Barbier (full name not recorded) achieved a throw of 38.24m, taking a clear lead for gold.[1]

Rank Athlete Throw
1st place, gold medalist(s)  Barbier (FRA) 38.24m
2nd place, silver medalist(s)  Carmelo Russo (ITA) 34.60m
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)  W. Prossl (GER) 34.44m

References

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  1. ^ "Rome 1960 Paralympic Games: Athletics: Men's Club Throw B", International Paralympic Committee. (Add a blank space and then the word Throw to the url to display the results.)