Swimming at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre breaststroke

The men's 200 metre breaststroke event at the 1960 Olympic Games took place between August 26 and August 30.

Heats
Six heats were held; the swimmers with the sixteen fastest times advanced to the Semifinals. Because there were three swimmers with a time of 2:42.4, a swim-off was held to determine the two that would advance.

Key

Semifinals
Two heats were held; the fastest eight swimmers advanced to the Finals. Those that advanced are highlighted.