Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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These are the results of athletics competition at the 1912 Summer Olympics
. 30 events were contested, all for men only.
The athletics programme grew by 4 events since the 1908 Summer Olympics
. The 5000 and 10000 metre races were introduced for the first time, as the 5 mile event was eliminated. The 400 metre hurdle event made a brief disappearance, making the 1912 Olympics the only time that event was not held since its introduction in 1900. The 4x100 and 4x400 relays replaced the medley relay while the team race was shortened from 3 miles to 3000 metres. The decathlon, which had been held in 1904 but not in 1908, returned to the programme. Steeplechasing was eliminated, while racewalking was cut from 2 events to 1 with the 10 kilometre replacing the 10 mile and the 3500 metre eliminated. The pentathlon was introduced (as well as the separate sport modern pentathlon
). The 1908 experiments of the Greek-style discus and the restricted javelin were replaced with two-handed throwing, for the shot put, discus, and javelin. Cross-country events, both for the individual and the team, were introduced for the first time. The competitions were held from Saturday, July 6, 1912 to Monday, July 15, 1912.
was the only nation not to compete in athletics.
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
. 30 events were contested, all for men only.
The athletics programme grew by 4 events since the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
. The 5000 and 10000 metre races were introduced for the first time, as the 5 mile event was eliminated. The 400 metre hurdle event made a brief disappearance, making the 1912 Olympics the only time that event was not held since its introduction in 1900. The 4x100 and 4x400 relays replaced the medley relay while the team race was shortened from 3 miles to 3000 metres. The decathlon, which had been held in 1904 but not in 1908, returned to the programme. Steeplechasing was eliminated, while racewalking was cut from 2 events to 1 with the 10 kilometre replacing the 10 mile and the 3500 metre eliminated. The pentathlon was introduced (as well as the separate sport modern pentathlon
Modern pentathlon at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Modern pentathlon was first contested at the Olympic Games at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. The sport was invented by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games.-Shooting:-Swimming:-Fencing:...
). The 1908 experiments of the Greek-style discus and the restricted javelin were replaced with two-handed throwing, for the shot put, discus, and javelin. Cross-country events, both for the individual and the team, were introduced for the first time. The competitions were held from Saturday, July 6, 1912 to Monday, July 15, 1912.
Medal table
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 42 | |
| 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 13 | |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 32 | 31 | 31 | 94 | |
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Medal summary
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Willie Applegarth Victor d'Arcy Victor d'Arcy Victor Henry Augustus "Vic" d'Arcy was a British athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics.... David Jacobs Henry Macintosh Henry Macintosh Henry Maitland Macintosh was a Scottish athlete, winner of gold medal in 4 x 100 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
Knut Lindberg Knut Lindberg Knut Lindberg was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.... Charles Luther Charles Luther Karl August Luther was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for Sweden in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Ivan Möller, Ture Person and Knut Lindberg.-References:* .... Ivan Möller Ivan Möller Ivan Möller was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for a Sweden in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the Silver medal with his team mates Charles Luther, Ture Person and Knut Lindberg.... Ture Person Ture Person Ture Person was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for a Sweden in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the Silver medal with his team mates Ivan Möller, Charles Luther and Knut Lindberg.... |
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Edward Lindberg Edward Lindberg Edward "Ed" Ferdinand Jacob Lindberg was an American Olympic athlete, winner of the gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics.... Ted Meredith Ted Meredith James Edwin "Ted" Meredith was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania and died in Camden, New Jersey, aged 65... Charles Reidpath Charles Reidpath Charles Decker Reidpath was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1912 Summer Olympics, who later went on to have an outstanding military career.-Biography:... Mel Sheppard Mel Sheppard Melvin Whinfield "Peerless Mel" Sheppard was an American athlete, member of the Irish American Athletic Club and winner of four gold medals at the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics... |
Pierre Failliot Pierre Failliot Pierre Failliot was a French athlete who mainly competed in the men's 400 metres during his career.... Charles Lelong Charles Lelong Charles Louis Lelong was a French track and field athlete, who mainly competed in the 400 metres.He competed for France in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden where he won the silver medal in the men's 4 x 400 metre relay with his team mates Robert Schurrer, Pierre Failliot and... Charles Poulenard Charles Poulenard Charles Alexandre Casimir Poulenard was a French athlete who mainly competed in the men's 400 metres during his career.... Robert Schurrer Robert Schurrer Robert Schurrer was a male track and field athlete from France, who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Vesoul, Haute-Saône... |
Ernest Henley George Nicol George Nicol George Nicol was a British athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.... Cyril Seedhouse Cyril Seedhouse Cyril Seedhouse was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.... James Soutter James Soutter James Soutter was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.He competed for Great Britain in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 4 x 400 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates George Nicol, Ernest Henley and Cyril Seedhouse.... |
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Tell Berna Tell Berna Tell Schirnding Berna was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.His 1912 American record at two miles stood for twenty years... George Bonhag George Bonhag George Valentine Bonhag was an American athlete and a member of the Irish American Athletic Club and the New York City Police Department.He was born in Boston and died in New York City.... Abel Kiviat Abel Kiviat Abel Richard Kiviat was an American middle distance track event middle distance runner.-Career:... Louis Scott Louis Scott (athlete) Louis Scott was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Paterson, New Jersey.... Norman Taber Norman Taber Norman Stephen Taber was an American middle distance runner. He was the first amateur runner to surpass Walter George's professional record in the mile, set nearly 30 years previously... |
Bror Fock Bror Fock Bror Karl Fock was a Swedish runner who specialized in the 3000 metres.At the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden he won the silver medal in the 3000 metre team with his teammates Thorild Ohlsson and Ernst Wide.He held the world record in the individual 3000 metres distance briefly in... Nils Frykberg Nils Frykberg Nils Frykberg was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 1500 metres competition.... Thorild Olsson Ernst Wide Ernst Wide Ernst Wide was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.He competed for a Sweden in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 3000 metre team where he won the silver medal with his team mates Thorild Ohlsson and Bror Fock.... John Zander John Zander John Adolf Fredrik Zander was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Stockholm.... |
William Cottrill William Cottrill William Cottrill was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.He competed for Great Britain in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 3000 metre team where he won the Bronze medal with his team mates George Hutson and Cyril Porter.... George Hutson George Hutson George William Hutson was a British athlete who competed mainly in the long distance events.He competed for Great Britain in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 5000 metres where he won the bronze medal... William Moore William Moore (athlete) William Craig Moore was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 1500 metres competition.... Edward Owen Cyril Porter Cyril Porter Cyril Henry Atwell Porter was a British athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.He competed for Great Britain in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the 3000 metre team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates William Cottrill and George Hutson.... |
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Hjalmar Andersson Hjalmar Andersson Hjalmar Andersson was a Swedish athlete who competed mainly in cross country.... John Eke John Eke John Eke was a Swedish athlete who competed in cross country and long-distance run.... Josef Ternström Josef Ternström Josef Ternström was a Swedish athlete who competed chiefly in the cross country.... |
Jalmari Eskola Jalmari Eskola Jalmari Johannes Eskola was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.... Hannes Kolehmainen Hannes Kolehmainen Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen was a Finnish long-distance runner. He is considered to be the first of a generation of great Finnish long distance runners, often named the "Flying Finns". Kolehmainen competed for a number of years in the United States, wearing the Winged Fist of the Irish... Albin Stenroos Albin Stenroos Oskar Albinus Stenroos was a Finnish athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1924 Summer Olympics.... |
Ernest Glover Ernest Glover (athlete) Ernest Glover was a British athlete who competed in the 5,000 metres, the 10,000 metres, and in cross country at the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden. Glover's 16th place in the individual cross country event helped him to earn a bronze medal with teammates Frederick Hibbins and... Frederick Hibbins Frederick Hibbins Frederick Newton Hibbins was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.He competed for Great Britain in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the Cross Country Team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Ernest Glover and Thomas... Thomas Humphreys Thomas Humphreys Thomas Frederick Humphreys was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Cross Country Team.He competed for Great Britain in the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm, Sweden in the Cross Country Team where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Frederick Hibbins and Ernest Glover.-See... |
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| Decathlon Decathlon The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not... |
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Participating nations
556 athletes from 27 nations competed. EgyptEgypt at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Egypt competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Only one athlete participated in the olympics in Fencing.-Fencing:-References:*...
was the only nation not to compete in athletics.