Malta returned to the Olympics in 1960 with a multi-sport delegation. Christopher Dowling served as Opening Ceremony flag bearer. Malta competed in cycling with Paul Camilleri, John Bugeja, and Joseph Polidano; in shooting with Wenzu Vella and Joseph Grech; in swimming with Alfred Grixti and Christopher Dowling; and in sailing with Ripard, Borda, and Formosa. The Games were a major success globally, with Abebe Bikila winning the marathon barefoot and Herb Elliott dominating the 1500m