Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics
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At the 1904 Summer Olympics
, twenty-five athletics events were contested, all for men only.
Multi-event competitions, the decathlon and triathlon, were introduced for the first time. The short steeplechase was lengthened slightly, from 2500 to 2590 metres, while the long steeplechase was eliminated. The 5000 metre team race was replaced with the 4 mile team race. A 56 pound weight throw was added. In all, the 25 events featured in 1904 were 2 more than were held in 1900.
event, which some sources exclude.
, Cuba
, Hungary
, South Africa
, and Switzerland
had athletes compete, but won no medals.
France
is often credited with Coray's competition, which would put that nation 4th with 1 silver medal and move Germany and Greece to a tie for 6th in the standings. Arriving without correct documents, Coray wound up listed with the US team.
1904 Summer Olympics
The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from 1 July 1904, to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University...
, twenty-five athletics events were contested, all for men only.
Multi-event competitions, the decathlon and triathlon, were introduced for the first time. The short steeplechase was lengthened slightly, from 2500 to 2590 metres, while the long steeplechase was eliminated. The 5000 metre team race was replaced with the 4 mile team race. A 56 pound weight throw was added. In all, the 25 events featured in 1904 were 2 more than were held in 1900.
Medal table
| 1 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 68 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | 0 | * | 0 | * | |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Medal summary
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| 110 metres hurdles |
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| 200 metres hurdles |
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| 400 metres hurdles |
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| 2590 metres steeplechase |
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| 4 miles team race |
New York AC Arthur Newton George Underwood George Underwood (athlete) George Bernard Underwood was an American athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.He competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St Louis, United States in the 4 mile team where he won the gold medal with his teammates Arthur Newton, Paul Pilgrim, Howard Valentine... Paul Pilgrim Paul Pilgrim Paul Henry Pilgrim was an American athlete who won three gold medals at the 1904 and 1906 Summer Olympics.He was born in New York City and died in White Plains, New York.... Howard Valentine Howard Valentine Howard Van Nostrand Valentine was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and in the 1906 Summer Olympics.... David Munson David Munson David Curtiss Munson was an American athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.He competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St Louis, United States in the 4 mile team where he won the gold medal with his team mates Arthur Newton, George Underwood, Paul Pilgrim and... |
Chicago AA James Lightbody Frank Verner Lacey Hearn Lacey Hearn Lacey Earnest Hearn was an American athlete and sprinter who competed in the early twentieth century. Individually he specialized in the 1500 Metres, and he won a bronze medal in Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics. James Lightbody took gold... Albert Corey Sidney Hatch Sidney Hatch Sidney Hatch was an American athlete who competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St Louis, United States in the 4 mile team where he won the silver medal with his team mates James Lightbody, Frank Verner, Lacey Hearn and Frenchman Albert Corey.Sidney Hatch was also a... |
none awarded |
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| Standing high jump |
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| Discus throw |
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| 56 pound weight throw |
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| Triathlon |
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| Decathlon |
Participating nations
233 athletes from 10 nations competed. This figure includes the athletic triathlonAthletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics - Men's triathlon
The men's triathlon was an unusual event conducted during the 1904 Summer Olympics. The International Olympic Committee lists it as part of the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics programme, though other sources list it among the Gymnastics at the 1904 Summer Olympics events. Gymnasts rather...
event, which some sources exclude.
Errata and notes
AustraliaAustralia at the 1904 Summer Olympics
Two athletes from Australia competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, United States. Although this was the third games at which athletes from Australia participated, it was the first time those athletes competed representing the Commonwealth of Australia, which had come into existence at...
, Cuba
Cuba at the 1904 Summer Olympics
Cuba competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, United States.-Athletics:-Fencing:-References:**...
, Hungary
Hungary at the 1904 Summer Olympics
Hungary competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, United States. Austrian and Hungarian results at early Olympic Games are generally kept separate despite the union of the two nations as Austria-Hungary at the time.- Gold:...
, South Africa
South Africa at the 1904 Summer Olympics
South Africa competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, United States.-Athletics:-Tug of war:-References:*...
, and Switzerland
Switzerland at the 1904 Summer Olympics
One gymnast from Switzerland competed at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, United States.- Gold:*Adolf Spinnler — gymnastics, combined 3 events- Bronze:*Adolf Spinnler — gymnastics, individual all-round-Athletics:-Gymnastics:...
had athletes compete, but won no medals.
France
France at the 1904 Summer Olympics
France did not send a team to the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, United States. However, Albert Corey, who won two silver medals in athletics, is noted in some sources as being of French nationality...
is often credited with Coray's competition, which would put that nation 4th with 1 silver medal and move Germany and Greece to a tie for 6th in the standings. Arriving without correct documents, Coray wound up listed with the US team.