Athletics at the 1960 Roma Summer Games:

In August East German Hildrun Claus twice broke the world record at the German Olympic Trials and was favored. Elżbieta Krzesińska was also back to defend her title. But the gold medal went to Vera Krepkina, better known as a sprinter, and the co-holder of the 100 metre world record. She had placed second in the 100 at the 1958 European Championships, but had no major podium finishes in the long jump. Claus led the final in round one with 6.21 (20-4½), before Krepkina took over with 6.22 (20-5) in the third round. In round four Krepkina delivered the gold medal mark with 6.37 (20-10¾), while Krzesińska moved into second with 6.25 (20-6¼). She would improve that in round six with 6.27 (20-7) to cement the silver medal, Claus holding on for the bronze but never improving her opening jump.