United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics
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The United States
competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics
in Antwerp, Belgium
.
Men
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
Women
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
Kahanamoku set a new Olympic record in the quarterfinals of the 100 free, then tied the world record twice in the semis and the final as the Americans swept the medals in that event. Ross took a pair of gold medals in the other two freestyle events. Kegeris briefly took the Olympic record in the 100 metre backstroke semifinals before Warren Kealoha broke the world record in the second semifinal; Kealoha took gold and Kegeris silver in the final. The relay team also set a world record in winning the gold medal.
Schroth, like Kegeris, briefly held an Olympic record in the 100 free before Bleibtrey broke the world record in a later semifinal. Bleibtrey bettered her own new record, leading the American women to a sweep of the medals in that event. Bleibtrey took her second world record and second gold medal in the 300 free, as the Americans swept that event as well. Her third gold medal and third world record came as part of the 4x100 free relay team along with Schroth, Guest, and Woodbridge.
Ranks given are within the heat.
Men
Women
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Silver medal semifinals
Silver medal match
Bronze medal semifinals
Bronze medal match
Final rank: 4th
Ranks given are within the heat.
Ranks given are within the group.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Silver medal semifinals
Silver medal match
Final rank: Silver
A point-for-place system was used, with the lowest total score winning.
Semifinals
Final
Final rank: Bronze
Ranks given are within the heat.
Final
Final rank: Gold
They swept the individual small-bore rifle medals, as well as taking the gold medal in the team event. They repeated this performance in the trap and team clay pigeons events.
The American shooters won both the individual and team golds in the free rifle.
The team took both team pistol golds, as well as one of two individual pistol golds.
The military rifle events gave the United States more trouble; the team won no medal in the individual 300 metre prone event, and took only silver in the team 300 metre standing competition.
The running deer was by far the worst category for the Americans; of the four events, the United States took only a single bronze medal in the team single shots event.
The Bergvall System was used in 1920. The Americans lost in the quarterfinals to eventual gold-medallist Great Britain, thus putting the United States in contention for the silver medal. In the silver medal semifinals, they were defeated by Belgium. They won their first match of the tournament in the bronze medal semifinals, defeating Italy, before again losing to Belgium in the bronze medal match. The United States finished in fourth place of the five teams.
All matches were best-of-three pulls.
Quarterfinals
Silver medal semifinals
Bronze medal semifinals
Bronze medal match
Final rank: 4th
United States
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competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
in Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium
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Gold
- Athletics
- Men's 100m: Charles Paddock
- Men's 200m: Allen WoodringAllen WoodringAllen Woodring was an American athlete, the 1920 Olympic champion in the 200 m.Little is known of Woodring, who originally did not qualify for the 1920 Summer Olympics, placing 5th in the American trials. However, he was given a chance to compete in favour of the 4th-placed runner...
- Men's 3000m: United States team
- Men's 400m hurdles: Frank LoomisFrank LoomisFrank Farmer Loomis, Jr. was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in St...
- Men's 4x100m relay: United States team
- Men's 56 lb weight throw: Pat McDonald
- Men's hammer throwHammer throwThe modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown...
: Patrick RyanPatrick Ryan (athlete)Patrick James Ryan was an Irish hammer thrower who won the Gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, winning the event by the biggest winning margin in history... - Men's high jumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
: Richmond LandonRichmond LandonRichmond Wilcox Landon was an American athlete who competed mainly in the high jump.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the high jump where he won the gold medal.He was born in Salisbury, Connecticut and died in Lynbrook, New York.-External... - Men's pole vaultPole vaultPole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts...
: Frank FossFrank Foss (athlete)Frank Kent Foss was an American athlete who competed in the men's pole vault. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won gold, beating Danish pole vaulter Henry Petersen. Foss set a world record in winning the event with a height of 4.09 meters, or approximately 13 feet, 5 and 1/8 inches...
- Boxing
- Flyweight: Frankie GenaroFrankie GenaroFrank "Frankie" Genaro was a former Olympic gold medalist and boxing world flyweight champion...
- Lightweight: Samuel MosbergSamuel MosbergSamuel A. Mosberg , born in New York City, was an American lightweight professional boxer who competed in the early 1920s.-Boxing career:...
- Light-Heavyweight: Eddie EaganEddie EaganEdward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan was an American sportsman. He is one of only two persons to have won a gold medal at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.-Olympics:...
- Flyweight: Frankie Genaro
- Diving
- Men's 10m platform: Clarence PinkstonClarence PinkstonClarence Elmer "Bud" Pinkston was an American diver. Born in Wichita, Kansas, he attended San Diego High where he won a Gymnastics title at age 15. He is the first San Diegan to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Pinkston attended college at Oregon State University and Stanford University...
- Men's 3m springboard: Louis KuehnLouis KuehnLouis Edward "Hap" Kuehn was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal in the 3 m springboard competition. He went to college at Oregon State University....
- Women's 3m springboard: Aileen RigginAileen RigginAileen Riggin Soule was an American swimmer and diver.Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she learned to swim at the age of 6, in Manila Bay, and she first started diving in 1919...
- Men's 10m platform: Clarence Pinkston
- Rowing
- Men's double scull (2x): Paul CostelloPaul CostelloPaul Vincent Costello was an American triple Olympic Gold Medal winner in rowing and he was the first person to win a gold medal in the same event, the double scull , at three consecutive Olympics...
and John B. Kelly, Sr.John B. Kelly, Sr.John Brendan Kelly, Sr., also known as Jack Kelly, was one of the most accomplished American oarsmen in the history of the sport of rowing. He was a triple Olympic Gold Medal winner, the first to do so in the sport of rowing. He won 126 straight races in the single scull... - Men's eight (8+): United States team
- Men's single scull (1x): John B. Kelly, Sr.John B. Kelly, Sr.John Brendan Kelly, Sr., also known as Jack Kelly, was one of the most accomplished American oarsmen in the history of the sport of rowing. He was a triple Olympic Gold Medal winner, the first to do so in the sport of rowing. He won 126 straight races in the single scull...
- Men's double scull (2x): Paul Costello
- Rugby
- United States team
- Shooting
- Men's team free rifle, 300m+600m: United States team
- Men's 300m free rifle, 3 positions: Morris FisherMorris FisherMorris Fisher was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.-Early life:Fisher was Jewish, and was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and died in Honolulu, Hawaii....
- Men's team 300 m army rifle, prone: United States team
- Men's team 30m army pistol: United States team
- Men's team 50m army pistol: United States team
- Men's 50m pistol: Carl Frederick
- Men's 50m small bore rifle: Lawrence NuessleinLawrence NuessleinLawrence Adam Nuesslein was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a total of five olympic medals: two gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals....
- Men's team 50m small bore rifle: United States team
- Men's team 600m free rifle: United States team
- Men's 300m army rifle, standing: Carl OsburnCarl OsburnCarl Townsend Osburn was an United States Navy officer and sports shooter from Jacksontown, Ohio. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1907, Osburn went on to reach the rank of commander...
- Men's team clay pigeons: United States team
- Men's team free rifle: United States team
- Men's trap: Mark ArieMark ArieMark Peter Arie was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. He won gold medal in Trap Shooting, and also in Team clay pigeons.-References:...
- Swimming
- Men's 100m backstroke: Warren Paoa Kealoha
- Men's 100m freestyle: Duke KahanamokuDuke KahanamokuDuke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player and businessman credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.-Early years:The name "Duke" is not a title, but a given name...
- Women's 100m freestyle: Ethelda BleibtreyEthelda BleibtreyEthelda Bleibtrey was a swimmer from the United States notable for winning three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp.Bleibtrey started swimming to help recover from polio, which she caught in 1917...
- Men's 1500m freestyle: Norman RossNorman RossNorman Ross was a swimmer from the United States notable for winning five events at the Inter-Allied Games in June, 1919, held at Joinville-Le-Pont near Paris and three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. He set thirteen world records and held eighteen U.S...
- Men's 400m freestyle: Norman RossNorman RossNorman Ross was a swimmer from the United States notable for winning five events at the Inter-Allied Games in June, 1919, held at Joinville-Le-Pont near Paris and three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. He set thirteen world records and held eighteen U.S...
- Women's 300m freestyle: Ethelda BleibtreyEthelda BleibtreyEthelda Bleibtrey was a swimmer from the United States notable for winning three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp.Bleibtrey started swimming to help recover from polio, which she caught in 1917...
- Women's 4x100m freestyle relay: United States team
- Men's 4x200m freestyle relay: United States team
- Wrestling
- Freestyle featherweight: Charles AckerlyCharles AckerlyCharles Edwin Ackerly was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a 1920 graduate of Cornell University and a member of the Sphinx Head Society....
- Freestyle featherweight: Charles Ackerly
Silver
- Athletics
- Men's 10000m walk: Joseph PearmanJoseph PearmanJoseph Bernard Pearman was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 10 kilometre walk.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 10 kilometre walk where he won the silver medal.He was born in Manhattan, New York.-External links:*...
- Men's 100m: Morris KirkseyMorris KirkseyMorris Marshall Kirksey was an American track and field athlete and rugby union footballer who won two gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics...
- Men's 110m hurdles: Harold BarronHarold BarronHarold Earl Barron was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 110 metre hurdles.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 110 metre hurdles where he won the Silver medal.He was born in Berwyn, Pennsylvania and died in San Francisco,...
- Men's 200m: Charles Paddock
- Men's 3000m steeplechase: Patrick Flynn
- Men's 400m hurdles: John NortonJohn Norton (athlete)John Kelley Norton was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.He was born in Santa Clara, California and died in New York City....
- Men's 56 lb weight throw: Patrick RyanPatrick Ryan (athlete)Patrick James Ryan was an Irish hammer thrower who won the Gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, winning the event by the biggest winning margin in history...
- Men's 800m: Earl EbyEarl EbyEarl William Eby was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 800 metres.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 800 metres where he won the silver medal.He was born in Aurora, Illinois and died in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.-References:*...
- Men's decathlonDecathlonThe 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...
: Brutus HamiltonBrutus HamiltonBrutus Kerr Hamilton, a scholar, philosopher, poet, and gentleman, is most renowned as one of the leading coaches in American and international track and field.... - Men's high jumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
: Harold MullerHarold MullerHarold Powers "Brick" Muller was a professional football player-coach for the Los Angeles Buccaneers during their only season in the National Football League in 1926. He was also an American track and field athlete who competed mainly in the high jump... - Men's long jumpLong jumpThe long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
: Carl JohnsonCarl Johnson (athlete)Carl Johnson was an American athlete who competed mainly in the long jump. He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the long jump, where he won the silver medal.-Early Life:Johnson was born in Genesee County, Michigan, but moved to Spokane,... - Men's pentathlonPentathlonA pentathlon is a contest featuring five different events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente and -athlon . The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient Greece and was part of the Ancient Olympic Games...
: Everett BradleyEverett BradleyEverett Lewis Bradley was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pentathlon.He competed for a United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the pentathlon where he won the silver medal....
- Men's 10000m walk: Joseph Pearman
- Diving
- Men's 3m springboard: Clarence PinkstonClarence PinkstonClarence Elmer "Bud" Pinkston was an American diver. Born in Wichita, Kansas, he attended San Diego High where he won a Gymnastics title at age 15. He is the first San Diegan to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Pinkston attended college at Oregon State University and Stanford University...
- Women's 3m springboard: Helen WainwrightHelen WainwrightHelen E. Wainwright was an American diver and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics....
- Men's 3m springboard: Clarence Pinkston
- Ice Hockey
- United States team
- Rowing
- Men's four with coxswain (4+): United States team
- Shooting
- Men's 25m rapid fire pistol: Raymond BrackenRaymond BrackenRaymond "Ray" Cope Bracken was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Steubenville, Ohio and died in Columbus, Ohio....
- Men's team 300m army rifle, standing: United States team
- Men's 50m small bore rifle: Arthur RothrockArthur RothrockArthur Dale Rothrock was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team small-bore rifle competition and the silver medal in the individual small-bore rifle...
- Men's trapTrap shootingTrap shooting is one of the three major forms of competitive clay pigeon shooting . The others are skeet shooting and sporting clays. There are many versions including Olympic trap, Double trap , Down-The-Line, and Nordic trap. American trap is most popular in the United States and Canada...
: Frank TroehFrank TroehFrank Merlin Troeh is a former Olympian who won a silver and a gold medal in trap shooting for the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium....
- Men's 25m rapid fire pistol: Raymond Bracken
- Swimming
- Men's 100m backstroke: Raymond KegerisRaymond KegerisRaymond "Ray" Kegeris was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics he won a silver medal in a 100 m backstroke event.-External links:*...
- Men's 100m freestyle: Pua Kela Kealoha
- Women's 100m freestyle: Irene GuestIrene GuestIrene May Guest was an American swimmer. She represented the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, where he received a gold and silver medal. Her first medal came in the 100 metres freestyle where she finished behind compatriot Ethelda Bleibtrey, earning a silver medal...
- Men's 400m freestyle: Ludy LangerLudy LangerLudwig "Ludy" Langer was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics he won a silver medal in a 400 m freestyle event. He also competed in the 1500 m freestyle event, but was fourth in his semifinal and did not advance.-External links:*...
- Women's 300m freestyle: Margaret WoodbridgeMargaret WoodbridgeMargaret Darling Woodbridge was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Men's 100m backstroke: Raymond Kegeris
- Wrestling
- Freestyle heavyweight: Nathaniel PendletonNat PendletonNathaniel Greene "Nat" Pendleton was an American Olympic wrestler and film actor.-Early life:Pendleton was born in Davenport, Iowa to Adelaide E. and Nathaniel G. Pendleton. He studied at Columbia University where he began his wrestling career. He was twice Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling...
- Freestyle featherweight: Samuel GersonSamuel GersonSamuel Norton "Sam" Gerson was a Ukrainian-born American wrestler.He was born in Tymky, Poltava Oblast, Russian Empire, and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-Career:...
- Freestyle heavyweight: Nathaniel Pendleton
Bronze
- Athletics
- Men's 110m hurdles: Feg Murray
- Men's 1500m: Lawrence ShieldsLawrence ShieldsMarion Lawrence "Larry" Shields was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 meters....
- Men's 3000m walk: Richard RemerRichard RemerRichard Frederick Remer was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3 kilometre walk. Early in his athletic career, he competed as a member of the Irish American Athletic Club....
- Men's 400m hurdles: August DeschAugust DeschAugust "Gus" George Desch was an American track and field athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and died in Evanston, Illinois....
- Men's discus throwDiscus throwThe discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
: Gus PopeGus PopeAugustus Russell "Gus" Pope was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.He was born in Seattle, Washington.... - Men's hammer throwHammer throwThe modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown...
: Basil BennettBasil BennettBasil B. Bennett was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the hammer throw where he won the Bronze medal.He was born in Dudley, Illinois and died in Maywood, Illinois.-External links:*... - Men's pole vaultPole vaultPole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts...
: Edwin MyersEdwin MyersEdwin Earle Myers was an American athlete who competed in the men's pole vault. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won bronze, behind Danish pole vaulter Henry Petersen who won silver.... - Men's shot putShot putThe shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
: Harry Liversedge
- Boxing
- Welterweight: Frederick ColbergFrederick ColbergFrederick "Fred" William Colberg was an American welterweight boxer who competed in the early 1920s....
- Welterweight: Frederick Colberg
- Diving
- Men's 10m platform: Harry Prieste
- Men's 3m springboard: Louis BalbachLouis BalbachLouis James Balbach was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in San Jose, California, the son of Louis Augusta Balbach and Nettie Viola Balbach Louis James Balbach (May 23, 1896 – November 1943) was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer...
- Women's 3m springboard: Thelma PayneThelma PayneThelma R. Payne was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 she won the bronze medal in the 3 metre springboard competition.-External links:*...
- Fencing
- Men's team foilFoil (fencing)A foil is a type of weapon used in fencing. It is the most common weapon in terms of usage in competition, and is usually the choice for elementary classes for fencing in general.- Components:...
: United States team
- Men's team foil
- Figure Skating
- Women's singles: Theresa WeldTheresa WeldTheresa Weld Blanchard was an American figure skater who competed in the disciplines of single skating and pair skating. Her pairs partner was Nathaniel Niles....
- Women's singles: Theresa Weld
- Polo
- United States team
- Shooting
- Men's team 100m running deer, single shots: United States team
- Men's 50m pistol: Alfred LaneAlfred LaneAlfred Page Lane was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Biography:...
- Men's 50m small bore rifle: Dennis FentonDennis FentonDennis Fenton was an American sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He was born in Ventry, Ireland and died in Denver, Colorado.In 1920 he won three gold and one bronze medal...
- Men's 600m free rifle: Lloyd SpoonerLloyd SpoonerLloyd Spencer Spooner was an American sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He won four Gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp...
- Men's 300m army rifle, standing: Lawrence NuessleinLawrence NuessleinLawrence Adam Nuesslein was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a total of five olympic medals: two gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals....
- Men's trapTrap shootingTrap shooting is one of the three major forms of competitive clay pigeon shooting . The others are skeet shooting and sporting clays. There are many versions including Olympic trap, Double trap , Down-The-Line, and Nordic trap. American trap is most popular in the United States and Canada...
: Frank WrightFrank Wright (sport shooter)Frank Seymour Wright was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Swimming
- Men's 100m freestyle: William HarrisWilliam Harris (swimmer)William White Harris, Jr. was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Women's 100m freestyle: Frances SchrothFrances SchrothFrances Cowells Schroth was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Women's 400m freestyle: Frances SchrothFrances SchrothFrances Cowells Schroth was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
- Men's 100m freestyle: William Harris
- Wrestling
- Freestyle heavyweight: Fred Meyer
- Freestyle middleweight: Charles JohnsonCharley Johnson (sport wrestler)Charles "Charley" Frithiof Johnson was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Massachusetts....
- Freestyle light heavyweight: Walter MaurerWalter MaurerWalter Stark Maurer was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Chicago....
Diving
Fourteen divers, seven men and seven women, represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport; the United States was the only nation to have competed at each Olympic diving contest to that point. The Americans won their first gold medals in the sport since 1904, winning championships in three of the five diving events in 1920. The team swept both the men's and women's springboard events (though only Americans competed in the women's springboard), and added a gold and a bronze in the men's platform. Pinkston was the only diver from any nation in 1920 to win multiple medals.Men
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
| Diver | Event | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Score | Rank | Points | Score | Rank | ||
| Louis Balbach Louis Balbach Louis James Balbach was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in San Jose, California, the son of Louis Augusta Balbach and Nettie Viola Balbach Louis James Balbach (May 23, 1896 – November 1943) was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer... |
3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, August 26, 1920 and on Saturday, August 27, 1920.Fourteen divers from nine nations competed.-First round:... |
8 | 630.80 | 2 Q | 15 | 649.50 | |
| 10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, August 28, 1920 and on Monday, August 29, 1920 .... |
17 | 409.15 | 3 Q | 28 | 424.00 | 6 | |
| Richard Beauchamp | Plain high dive Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's plain high diving The men's plain high diving was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 22, Tuesday, August 23, and on Thursday, August 25, 1920.... |
23 | 135.0 | 6 | Did not advance | ||
| Louis Kuehn Louis Kuehn Louis Edward "Hap" Kuehn was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal in the 3 m springboard competition. He went to college at Oregon State University.... |
3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, August 26, 1920 and on Saturday, August 27, 1920.Fourteen divers from nine nations competed.-First round:... |
7 | 628.15 | 1 Q | 10 | 675.40 | |
| Frank Mullen | Plain high dive Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's plain high diving The men's plain high diving was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 22, Tuesday, August 23, and on Thursday, August 25, 1920.... |
27 | 144.0 | 6 | Did not advance | ||
| Clarence Pinkston Clarence Pinkston Clarence Elmer "Bud" Pinkston was an American diver. Born in Wichita, Kansas, he attended San Diego High where he won a Gymnastics title at age 15. He is the first San Diegan to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Pinkston attended college at Oregon State University and Stanford University... |
3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, August 26, 1920 and on Saturday, August 27, 1920.Fourteen divers from nine nations competed.-First round:... |
8 | 622.70 | 2 Q | 11 | 655.30 | |
| 10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, August 28, 1920 and on Monday, August 29, 1920 .... |
10 | 443.00 | 2 Q | 7 | 503.30 | ||
| Harry Prieste | 10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, August 28, 1920 and on Monday, August 29, 1920 .... |
17 | 441.80 | 3 Q | 16 | 468.65 | |
| Plain high dive Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's plain high diving The men's plain high diving was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 22, Tuesday, August 23, and on Thursday, August 25, 1920.... |
18 | 149.5 | 4 | Did not advance | |||
| Clyde Swendsen | 10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 metre platform The men's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, August 28, 1920 and on Monday, August 29, 1920 .... |
26 | 414.80 | 6 | Did not advance | ||
| Plain high dive Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's plain high diving The men's plain high diving was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 22, Tuesday, August 23, and on Thursday, August 25, 1920.... |
25 | 148.0 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
Women
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
| Diver | Event | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Score | Rank | Points | Score | Rank | ||
| Aileen Allen Aileen Allen Mary Aileen Allen was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.She was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada.In 1920 she finished fourth in the 3 metre springboard event.-External links:**... |
3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 3 metre springboard The women's 3 metre springboard was presented to the Olympic Games for the first time as one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 29, 1920.... |
N/A | 20 | 489.9 | 4 | ||
| Betty Grimes Betty Grimes Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Grimes was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died in Washington, D.C..... |
10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 10 metre platform The women's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 24, 1920 and on Montag, August 29, 1920 .... |
13 | 156.0 | 2 Q | 30 | 133.5 | 6 |
| Alice Lord Alice Lord (diver) Alice Harlekinden Lord was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.She was born in Philadelphia and died in Ormond Beach, Florida. She was the wife of Richmond Landon.... |
10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 10 metre platform The women's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 24, 1920 and on Montag, August 29, 1920 .... |
35 | 118.5 | 7 | Did not advance | ||
| Helen Meany Helen Meany Helen Meany was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.She was born in New York City.... |
10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 10 metre platform The women's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 24, 1920 and on Montag, August 29, 1920 .... |
23 | 145.0 | 5 | Did not advance | ||
| Thelma Payne Thelma Payne Thelma R. Payne was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 she won the bronze medal in the 3 metre springboard competition.-External links:*... |
3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 3 metre springboard The women's 3 metre springboard was presented to the Olympic Games for the first time as one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 29, 1920.... |
N/A | 12 | 534.1 | |||
| Aileen Riggin Aileen Riggin Aileen Riggin Soule was an American swimmer and diver.Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she learned to swim at the age of 6, in Manila Bay, and she first started diving in 1919... |
3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 3 metre springboard The women's 3 metre springboard was presented to the Olympic Games for the first time as one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 29, 1920.... |
N/A | 9 | 539.9 | |||
| 10 m platform Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 10 metre platform The women's 10 metre platform was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 24, 1920 and on Montag, August 29, 1920 .... |
15 | 155.5 | 2 Q | 20 | 157.0 | 5 | |
| Helen Wainwright Helen Wainwright Helen E. Wainwright was an American diver and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... |
3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 3 metre springboard The women's 3 metre springboard was presented to the Olympic Games for the first time as one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, August 29, 1920.... |
N/A | 9 | 534.8 | |||
Swimming
Twenty-two swimmers, sixteen men and six women, represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's sixth appearance in the sport; the United States was the only nation to have competed in every Olympic swimming edition to that point. The Americans took eight of the ten gold medals, along with five silvers and three bronzes. This gave the team more than half of the available medals—16 out of 30; more than three times the next-best country. Eleven different Americans finished with at least one medal. The United States set five new world records and tied another.Kahanamoku set a new Olympic record in the quarterfinals of the 100 free, then tied the world record twice in the semis and the final as the Americans swept the medals in that event. Ross took a pair of gold medals in the other two freestyle events. Kegeris briefly took the Olympic record in the 100 metre backstroke semifinals before Warren Kealoha broke the world record in the second semifinal; Kealoha took gold and Kegeris silver in the final. The relay team also set a world record in winning the gold medal.
Schroth, like Kegeris, briefly held an Olympic record in the 100 free before Bleibtrey broke the world record in a later semifinal. Bleibtrey bettered her own new record, leading the American women to a sweep of the medals in that event. Bleibtrey took her second world record and second gold medal in the 300 free, as the Americans swept that event as well. Her third gold medal and third world record came as part of the 4x100 free relay team along with Schroth, Guest, and Woodbridge.
Ranks given are within the heat.
Men
| Swimmer | Event | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Eugene Bolden Eugene Bolden Eugene Thomas Bolden was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fifth in the 1500 metre freestyle event.... |
1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
23:41.2 | 2 Q | 23:26.4 | 3 q | 24:04.3 | 5 |
| William Harris William Harris (swimmer) William White Harris, Jr. was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
1:04.4 | 1 Q | 1:04.2 | 2 Q | 1:03.0 | |
| 400 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
5:57.8 | 1 Q | 5:36.0 | 3 | Did not advance | ||
| Jack Howell Jack Howell (swimmer) Jack Zophar Howell was an American breaststroke swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in San Francisco, California.... |
200 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
3:09.8 | 1 Q | 3:10.8 | 1 Q | Unknown | 4 |
| 400 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre breaststroke The men's 400 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
6:57.0 | 1 Q | 6:51.4 | 3 q | 6:51.0 | 4 | |
| Duke Kahanamoku Duke Kahanamoku Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player and businessman credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.-Early years:The name "Duke" is not a title, but a given name... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
1:01.8 OR | 1 Q | 1:01.4 =WR | 1 Q | 1:01.4 =WR | |
| Fred Kahele | 400 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
5:37.4 | 2 Q | 5:35.8 | 2 Q | Unknown | 4 |
| 1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
23:41.6 | 2 Q | 23:23.0 | 2 Q | 23:59.1 | 4 | |
| Pua Kealoha Pua Kealoha Pua Kele Kealoha was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics he won a gold medal as a member of the United States' 4×200 m freestyle relay team and a silver medal in 100 m freestyle event.His younger brother Warren also competed in 1920 and 1924 Summer... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
1:02.0 | 1 Q | 1:02.4 | 1 Q | 1:02.6 | |
| Warren Kealoha Warren Kealoha Warren Daniels Kealoha was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics he won a gold medal in 100 m backstroke event.... |
100 m back Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke The men's 100 metre backstroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
N/A | 1:14.8 WR | 1 Q | 1:15.2 | ||
| Raymond Kegeris Raymond Kegeris Raymond "Ray" Kegeris was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics he won a silver medal in a 100 m backstroke event.-External links:*... |
100 m back Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke The men's 100 metre backstroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
N/A | 1:17.8 OR | 1 Q | 1:16.8 | ||
| Harold Kruger | 100 m back Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke The men's 100 metre backstroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
N/A | 1:19.0 | 2 Q | Unknown | 5 | |
| Ludy Langer Ludy Langer Ludwig "Ludy" Langer was an American swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In the 1920 Olympics he won a silver medal in a 400 m freestyle event. He also competed in the 1500 m freestyle event, but was fourth in his semifinal and did not advance.-External links:*... |
400 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
5:41.1 | 1 Q | 5:29.2 | 2 Q | 5:29.0 | |
| 1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
24:28.8 | 1 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | ||
| Mike McDermott | 200 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
3:16.4 | 2 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |
| 400 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre breaststroke The men's 400 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
7:12.8 | 3 q | 7:13.2 | 3 | Did not advance | ||
| Perry McGillivray Perry McGillivray Perry McGillivray was an American swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
100 m back Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke The men's 100 metre backstroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
N/A | 1:20.4 | 3 q | 1:19.4 | 4 | |
| Charles Quimby | 400 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre breaststroke The men's 400 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |||
| Norman Ross Norman Ross Norman Ross was a swimmer from the United States notable for winning five events at the Inter-Allied Games in June, 1919, held at Joinville-Le-Pont near Paris and three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. He set thirteen world records and held eighteen U.S... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
1:04.2 | 1 Q | 1:04.8 | 1 Q | Disqualified | |
| 400 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
6:16.2 | 1 Q | 5:33.8 | 1 Q | 5:26.8 | ||
| 1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
24:08.2 | 1 Q | 23:12.0 | 1 Q | 22:23.2 | ||
| Stephen Ruddy | 200 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |||
| 400 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre breaststroke The men's 400 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
7:13.0 | 3 | Did not advance | ||||
| Herbert Taylor | 200 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metre breaststroke The men's 200 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |||
| Duke Kahanamoku Pua Kealoha Perry McGillivray Norman Ross |
4x200 m free relay Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay The men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
N/A | 10:20.4 | 1 Q | 10:04.4 WR | ||
Women
| Swimmer | Event | Semifinals | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Ethelda Bleibtrey Ethelda Bleibtrey Ethelda Bleibtrey was a swimmer from the United States notable for winning three gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp.Bleibtrey started swimming to help recover from polio, which she caught in 1917... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which was one of the two women's events held in 1912.... |
1:14.4 WR | 1 Q | 1:13.6 WR | |
| 300 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 300 metre freestyle The women's 300 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event, which was later adjusted to 400 metres to match the men's competition.... |
4:41.4 WR | 1 Q | 4:34.0 WR | ||
| Charlotte Boyle Charlotte Boyle (swimmer) Charlotte Duggan Boyle was an American swimmer. Boyle competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerpen and was a former world record holder in the 200 m freestyle. She also set U.S... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which was one of the two women's events held in 1912.... |
1:20.4 | 2 Q | Did not finish | |
| Irene Guest Irene Guest Irene May Guest was an American swimmer. She represented the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, where he received a gold and silver medal. Her first medal came in the 100 metres freestyle where she finished behind compatriot Ethelda Bleibtrey, earning a silver medal... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which was one of the two women's events held in 1912.... |
1:18.8 | 1 Q | 1:17.0 | |
| Frances Schroth Frances Schroth Frances Cowells Schroth was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which was one of the two women's events held in 1912.... |
1:18.0 OR | 1 Q | 1:17.2 | |
| 300 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 300 metre freestyle The women's 300 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event, which was later adjusted to 400 metres to match the men's competition.... |
5:03.2 | 2 Q | 4:52.0 | ||
| Eleanor Uhl | 300 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 300 metre freestyle The women's 300 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event, which was later adjusted to 400 metres to match the men's competition.... |
5:02.0 | 1 Q | Unknown | 5 |
| Margaret Woodbridge Margaret Woodbridge Margaret Darling Woodbridge was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
300 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 300 metre freestyle The women's 300 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event, which was later adjusted to 400 metres to match the men's competition.... |
4:56.6 | 1 Q | 4:42.8 | |
| Ethelda Bleibtrey Irene Guest Frances Schroth Margaret Woodbridge |
4x100 m free relay Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay The women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event.... |
N/A | 5:11.6 WR | ||
Water polo
The United States competed in the Olympic water polo tournament for the second time in 1920. The Bergvall System was in use at the time. The Americans shut out Greece in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. They were defeated there by a dominant Great Britain side, which went on to win the gold medal. This gave the United States an opportunity to play for the silver under the Bergvall System. In the silver medal semifinals, they shut out Spain, but were again stymied in a loss to Belgium in the silver medal match. With one last chance at a medal, the Americans again defeated Greece in the bronze medal semifinals. In the bronze medal match, however, the team was shut out by Sweden.Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Silver medal semifinals
Silver medal match
Bronze medal semifinals
Bronze medal match
Final rank: 4th
Athletics
90 athletes represented the United States in 1920. It was the sixth appearance of the nation in athletics, a sport in which the United States had competed at every Games. The American team, used to dominance of the sport, was seriously challenged for the first time. The nine gold medals won by the team tied the mark for fewest the nation had ever won, matching the 1896 total (when only 12 events, rather than 29, were contested). Finland matched the United States gold medal for gold medal, the first time any other nation had done so and the last time until the 1972 Games. The depth of the American team allowed the team to collect twelve silver and eight bronze medals as well (the United States's 29 total medals nearly doubled the 16 of Finland), allowing the team to remain on top of the athletics medals leader board yet again.Ranks given are within the heat.
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Dan Ahearn | Triple jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump The men's triple jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Thursday, August 19, 1920 to Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-one triple jumpers from eight nations competed.... |
13.75 | 6 Q | N/A | 14.08 | 6 | |||
| Milton Angier Milton Angier Milton Sanford Angier was an American track and field athlete.He was born in Beardstown, Illinois and died in Staunton, Virginia.... |
Javelin throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920.Twenty-five javelin throwers from twelve nations competed.-Records:... |
57.58 | 9 Q | N/A | 59.275 | 7 | |||
| Harold Barron Harold Barron Harold Earl Barron was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 110 metre hurdles.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 110 metre hurdles where he won the Silver medal.He was born in Berwyn, Pennsylvania and died in San Francisco,... |
110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.24 runners from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15.2 | 1 Q | 15.0 =WR | 1 Q | 15.1 | ||
| Kenneth Bartlett Kenneth Bartlett William Kenneth Charles Bartlett was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in La Grange, Illinois and died in Alameda County, California.... |
Discus throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Saturday, August 21, 1920 and on Sunday, August 22, 1920.16 discus throwers from eight nations competed.-Records:... |
40.875 | 4 | N/A | 40.875 | 5 | |||
| Basil Bennett Basil Bennett Basil B. Bennett was an American athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the hammer throw where he won the Bronze medal.He was born in Dudley, Illinois and died in Maywood, Illinois.-External links:*... |
Hammer throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920... |
48.25 | 2 Q | N/A | 48.25 | ||||
| George Bihlman George Bihlman George Hermann Bihlman was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished seventh in the shot put competition.-External links:*... |
Shot put Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty shot putters from ten nations competed.-Records:... |
13.575 | 7 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Max Bohland | Cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual cross country The men's individual cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | Unknown | 16 | |||||
| Everett Bradley Everett Bradley Everett Lewis Bradley was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pentathlon.He competed for a United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the pentathlon where he won the silver medal.... |
Pentathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pentathlon The men's pentathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second time the event was held.-Long jump:-Javelin throw:-200 metres:-Discus throw:... |
N/A | 24 | ||||||
| Horace Brown Horace Brown (athlete) Horace Brown was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 meter team.... |
5000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Monday, August 16, 1920 and on Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Thirty-eight runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15:31.8 | 3 Q | Did not finish | ||||
| Sol Butler Sol Butler Edward Solomon Butler was a multi-talented athlete who competed in football as well as track and field. He competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. That year he finished seventh in the long jump competition... |
Long jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.29 long jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
6.60 | 7 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Thomas Campbell | 800 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Forty runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 1:59.4 | 2 Q | 1:57.6 | 2 Q | Did not finish | ||
| Howard Cann Howard Cann Howard Gardsell Cann was an American sportsman best known as the long-time men's basketball coach at New York University. He was also an Olympic shot putter and a college basketball and football player.- Playing career :... |
Shot put Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty shot putters from ten nations competed.-Records:... |
13.52 | 8 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| James Connolly James Connolly (athlete born 1901) James Joseph Connolly is a former American athlete. Larrivee won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.-References:* , from http://www.sports-reference.com/; retrieved 2010-02-11.... |
1500 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Thursday, August 19, 1920.Twenty-nine runners from 12 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 4:09.3 | 3 Q | Did not finish | ||||
| George Cornetta | 10000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Unknown | 9 | Did not advance | ||||
| Robert Crawford | Cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual cross country The men's individual cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | Unknown | 40 | |||||
| Edward Curtis | 1500 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Thursday, August 19, 1920.Twenty-nine runners from 12 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Did not finish | Did not advance | |||||
| Charles Daggs Charles Daggs Charles Daniel Daggs was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Tempe, Arizona and died in San Diego, California.... |
400 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre hurdles The men's 400 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.19 runners from 9 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 56.7 | 2 Q | 55.8 | 3 Q | 55.7 | 6 | |
| August Desch August Desch August "Gus" George Desch was an American track and field athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and died in Evanston, Illinois.... |
400 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre hurdles The men's 400 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.19 runners from 9 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 57.6 | 1 Q | 55.4 | 1 Q | 54.7 | ||
| Michael Devaney Michael Devaney (athlete) Michael "Mike" Aloysius Devaney was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Belleville, New Jersey.... |
3000 m steeplechase Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 metre steeplechase The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Sixteen runners from six nations competed.... |
N/A | 10:23.0 OR | 1 Q | 10:34.3 | 5 | |||
| Ivan Dresser Ivan Dresser Ivan Dresser was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team... |
5000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Monday, August 16, 1920 and on Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Thirty-eight runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15:41.8 | 3 Q | Did not finish | ||||
| Robert Dunne | Pentathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pentathlon The men's pentathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second time the event was held.-Long jump:-Javelin throw:-200 metres:-Discus throw:... |
N/A | Did not finish | ||||||
| Earl Eby Earl Eby Earl William Eby was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 800 metres.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 800 metres where he won the silver medal.He was born in Aurora, Illinois and died in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.-References:*... |
800 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Forty runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 1:57.7 | 3 Q | 1:57.0 | 2 Q | 1:53.6 | ||
| Everett Ellis | Decathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's decathlon The men's decathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | ||||||
| Robert Emery Robert Emery Robert Emery is an English pianist, conductor and orchestrator.-Life:Robert Emery is an English pianist, conductor and orchestrator... |
400 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.37 runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
52.6 | 1 Q | 50.7 | 3 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |
| Frederick Faller | 10000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 33:02.4 | 4 Q | 32:38.0 | 8 | |||
| Cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual cross country The men's individual cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | Unknown | 15 | ||||||
| Patrick Flynn | 3000 m steeplechase Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 metre steeplechase The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Sixteen runners from six nations competed.... |
N/A | 10:36.0 | 1 Q | 10:21.1 | ||||
| Cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual cross country The men's individual cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | 28:12.0 | 9 | ||||||
| Frank Foss Frank Foss (athlete) Frank Kent Foss was an American athlete who competed in the men's pole vault. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won gold, beating Danish pole vaulter Henry Petersen. Foss set a world record in winning the event with a height of 4.09 meters, or approximately 13 feet, 5 and 1/8 inches... |
Pole vault Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.16 pole vaulters from seven nations competed.-Records:... |
3.60 | 1 Q | N/A | 4.09 WR | ||||
| Clifford Furnas | 5000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Monday, August 16, 1920 and on Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Thirty-eight runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15:23.8 | 4 Q | Did not finish | ||||
| Kaufman Geist Kaufman Geist Kaufman Geist was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished twelfth in the triple jump competition.-External links:*... |
Triple jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump The men's triple jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Thursday, August 19, 1920 to Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-one triple jumpers from eight nations competed.... |
13.52 | 12 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Harry Goelitz | Decathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's decathlon The men's decathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | ||||||
| Brutus Hamilton Brutus Hamilton Brutus Kerr Hamilton, a scholar, philosopher, poet, and gentleman, is most renowned as one of the leading coaches in American and international track and field.... |
Pentathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pentathlon The men's pentathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second time the event was held.-Long jump:-Javelin throw:-200 metres:-Discus throw:... |
N/A | 27 | 6 | |||||
| Decathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's decathlon The men's decathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.-Results:... |
N/A | 6771.085 | |||||||
| Albert Hulsebosch Albert Hulsebosch Albert Joseph Hulsebosch was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Bergenfield, New Jersey and died in South Chatham, Massachusetts.... |
3000 m steeplechase Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 metre steeplechase The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Sixteen runners from six nations competed.... |
N/A | 10:26.8 | 3 Q | 10:37.7 | 6 | |||
| Charles Hunter | 5000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Monday, August 16, 1920 and on Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Thirty-eight runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
| Clarence Jaquith Clarence Jaquith Clarence Edmond Jaquith was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished 15th in the triple jump competition.-External links:*... |
Triple jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump The men's triple jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Thursday, August 19, 1920 to Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-one triple jumpers from eight nations competed.... |
13.04 | 15 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Eldon Jenne Eldon Jenne Eldon Irl Jenne was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and a high school athletic coach.-Athletic career:... |
Pole vault Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.16 pole vaulters from seven nations competed.-Records:... |
3.60 | 1 Q | N/A | 3.60 | 7 | |||
| Carl Johnson Carl Johnson (athlete) Carl Johnson was an American athlete who competed mainly in the long jump. He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the long jump, where he won the silver medal.-Early Life:Johnson was born in Genesee County, Michigan, but moved to Spokane,... |
Long jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.29 long jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
6.82 | 3 Q | N/A | 7.095 | ||||
| Richard Johnson | 10000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Unknown | 8 | Did not advance | ||||
| Morris Kirksey Morris Kirksey Morris Marshall Kirksey was an American track and field athlete and rugby union footballer who won two gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics... |
100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
11.0 | 1 Q | 10.8 | 1 Q | 11.0 | 3 Q | 10.8 | |
| 200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
23.4 | 1 Q | 22.6 | 1 Q | 22.7 | 4 | Did not advance | ||
| Edward Knourek Edward Knourek Edward Emil Knourek was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth in the pole vault competition.-External links:*... |
Pole vault Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.16 pole vaulters from seven nations competed.-Records:... |
3.60 | 1 Q | N/A | 3.60 | 4 | |||
| Sherman Landers Sherman Landers Sherman George Landers was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Oregon, Illinois and died in Springfield, Pennsylvania.... |
Triple jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's triple jump The men's triple jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Thursday, August 19, 1920 to Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-one triple jumpers from eight nations competed.... |
14.00 | 4 Q | N/A | 14.17 | 5 | |||
| Richmond Landon Richmond Landon Richmond Wilcox Landon was an American athlete who competed mainly in the high jump.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the high jump where he won the gold medal.He was born in Salisbury, Connecticut and died in Lynbrook, New York.-External... |
High jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.22 high jumpers from nine nations competed.-Records:... |
1.80 | 1 Q | N/A | 1.936 | ||||
| Robert LeGendre Robert LeGendre This article is about the athlete named Robert LeGendre. For the inmate who escaped from prison, see Iowa State PenitentiaryRobert "Bob" Lucien LeGendre is an American athlete and Olympics competitor who competed mainly in the Pentathlon.He competed for the United States in the 1924 Summer... |
Pentathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pentathlon The men's pentathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second time the event was held.-Long jump:-Javelin throw:-200 metres:-Discus throw:... |
N/A | 26 | 4 | |||||
| James Lincoln James Lincoln James C. Lincoln, Jr. was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri and died in Vancouver, Washington.... |
Javelin throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920.Twenty-five javelin throwers from twelve nations competed.-Records:... |
57.86 | 8 Q | N/A | 57.86 | 9 | |||
| Carl Linder | Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | 2:44:21.2 | 11 | |||||
| Harry Liversedge | Shot put Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty shot putters from ten nations competed.-Records:... |
13.755 | 4 Q | N/A | 14.15 | ||||
| Frank Loomis Frank Loomis Frank Farmer Loomis, Jr. was an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in St... |
400 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre hurdles The men's 400 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.19 runners from 9 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 55.8 | 1 Q | 55.4 | 1 Q | 54.0 WR | ||
| Jack Mahan Jack Mahan John H. Mahan was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Gainesville, Texas.In 1920 he finished twelfth in the javelin throw competition.... |
Javelin throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920.Twenty-five javelin throwers from twelve nations competed.-Records:... |
53.52 | 12 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Thomas Maroney | 3 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 kilometre walk The men's 3 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Friday, August 20, 1920 and on Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-two race walkers from twelve nations competed.... |
N/A | 13:52.1 | 3 Q | 13:25.0 | 5 | |||
| 10 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk The men's 10 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed.... |
N/A | 51:54.6 | 3 Q | 50:24.4 | 6 | ||||
| Pat McDonald | Shot put Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty shot putters from ten nations competed.-Records:... |
14.08 | 2 Q | N/A | 14.08 | 4 | |||
| 56 lb weight throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 56 pound weight throw The men's 56 pound weight throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event after the debut in 1904. The Intercalated Games in 1906 saw a stone throw event... |
11.00 | 1 Q | N/A | 11.265 OR | |||||
| James McEachern James McEachern James Marshall McEachern was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.... |
Hammer throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920... |
44.70 | 8 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| 56 lb weight throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 56 pound weight throw The men's 56 pound weight throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event after the debut in 1904. The Intercalated Games in 1906 saw a stone throw event... |
8.84 | 10 | N/A | Did not advance | |||||
| Matt McGrath Matt McGrath Matthew John “Matt” McGrath was a member of the Irish American Athletic Club, the New York Athletic Club, and the New York City Police Department. At the time of his death at age 65, he attained the rank of Inspector, and during his career received the NYPD's Medal of Valor twice. He competed for... |
Hammer throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920... |
46.67 | 5 Q | N/A | 46.67 | 5 | |||
| Charles Mellor | Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | 2:45:30.0 | 12 | |||||
| John Merchant | Long jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.29 long jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
6.50 | 11 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| James Meredith | 400 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.37 runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
51.6 | 1 Q | 50.8 | 3 Q | 50.4 | 4 | Did not advance | |
| Harold Muller Harold Muller Harold Powers "Brick" Muller was a professional football player-coach for the Los Angeles Buccaneers during their only season in the National Football League in 1926. He was also an American track and field athlete who competed mainly in the high jump... |
High jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.22 high jumpers from nine nations competed.-Records:... |
1.80 | 1 Q | N/A | 1.90 | ||||
| Loren Murchison Loren Murchison Loren C. Murchison was an American athlete, double gold medal winner in 4x100 m relay at the Olympic Games.... |
100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
10.8 | 1 Q | 10.9 | 2 Q | 11.0 | 3 Q | 11.2 | 6 |
| 200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
23.2 | 1 Q | 22.8 | 1 Q | 22.6 | 1 Q | 22.2 | 4 | |
| John Murphy John Murphy (athlete) John Leonard Murphy was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Portland, Oregon and died in Midland, Michigan.... |
High jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.22 high jumpers from nine nations competed.-Records:... |
1.80 | 1 Q | N/A | 1.85 | 5 | |||
| Feg Murray | 110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.24 runners from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15.8 | 1 Q | 15.2 | 2 Q | 15.1 | ||
| Edwin Myers Edwin Myers Edwin Earle Myers was an American athlete who competed in the men's pole vault. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and won bronze, behind Danish pole vaulter Henry Petersen who won silver.... |
Pole vault Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's pole vault The men's pole vault event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.16 pole vaulters from seven nations competed.-Records:... |
3.60 | 1 Q | N/A | 3.60 | ||||
| John Norton John Norton (athlete) John Kelley Norton was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.He was born in Santa Clara, California and died in New York City.... |
400 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre hurdles The men's 400 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.19 runners from 9 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 57.6 | 1 Q | 56.2 | 3 Q | 54.6 | ||
| Joseph Organ Joseph Organ Joseph Leroy Organ was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Rush Township, Champaign County, Ohio and died in Saint Joseph, Missouri.... |
Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | 2:41:30.0 | 7 | |||||
| Charlie Paddock Charlie Paddock Charles "Charlie" William Paddock was an American athlete and twofold Olympic champion.After serving in World War I as a lieutenant of field artillery in the U.S. Marines, Paddock - a native of Gainesville, Texas - studied at the University of Southern California... |
100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
10.8 | 1 Q | 10.8 | 1 Q | 10.8 | 1 Q | 10.6 =OR | |
| 200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
23.2 | 1 Q | 22.9 | 2 Q | 22.5 | 2 Q | 22.0 | ||
| Amisoli Patisoni | 10000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Did not finish | Did not advance | |||||
| Cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual cross country The men's individual cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | Did not finish | |||||||
| Joseph Pearman Joseph Pearman Joseph Bernard Pearman was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 10 kilometre walk.He competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the 10 kilometre walk where he won the silver medal.He was born in Manhattan, New York.-External links:*... |
3 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 kilometre walk The men's 3 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Friday, August 20, 1920 and on Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-two race walkers from twelve nations competed.... |
N/A | Disqualified | Did not advance | |||||
| 10 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk The men's 10 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed.... |
N/A | 47:30.0 | 2 Q | 49:40.2 | |||||
| William Plant | 10 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk The men's 10 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed.... |
N/A | 52:18.3 | 4 Q | Did not start | ||||
| Gus Pope Gus Pope Augustus Russell "Gus" Pope was an American athlete who competed mainly in the discus throw.He was born in Seattle, Washington.... |
Discus throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Saturday, August 21, 1920 and on Sunday, August 22, 1920.16 discus throwers from eight nations competed.-Records:... |
42.13 | 3 Q | N/A | 42.13 | ||||
| Joie Ray Joie Ray (athlete) Joie W. Ray was an American track and field athlete and member of the United States National Track and Field Hall of Fame. He held world records for the and distances. He represented the United States in the three Olympic Games held the 1920s, earning a bronze medal for the 3000 m team race in... |
1500 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Thursday, August 19, 1920.Twenty-nine runners from 12 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 4:13.4 | 1 Q | 4:10.0 | 8 | |||
| Richard Remer Richard Remer Richard Frederick Remer was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3 kilometre walk. Early in his athletic career, he competed as a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.... |
3 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 kilometre walk The men's 3 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Friday, August 20, 1920 and on Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-two race walkers from twelve nations competed.... |
N/A | 13:54.1 | 3 Q | 13:22.2 | ||||
| Edward Roberts Edward Roberts (athlete) Edward Reese Roberts was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Avon, Illinois and died in Opa-locka, Florida.... |
56 lb weight throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 56 pound weight throw The men's 56 pound weight throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event after the debut in 1904. The Intercalated Games in 1906 saw a stone throw event... |
9.36 | 7 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| William Roelker | 3 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 kilometre walk The men's 3 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Friday, August 20, 1920 and on Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-two race walkers from twelve nations competed.... |
N/A | 13:59.8 | 4 Q | 13:30.4 | 8 | |||
| 10 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk The men's 10 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed.... |
N/A | Unknown | 7 | Did not advance | |||||
| Frank Roth | Marathon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon The men's marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.... |
N/A | Did not finish | ||||||
| Patrick Ryan Patrick Ryan (athlete) Patrick James Ryan was an Irish hammer thrower who won the Gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, winning the event by the biggest winning margin in history... |
Hammer throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's hammer throw The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920... |
52.875 | 1 Q | N/A | 52.875 | ||||
| 56 lb weight throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 56 pound weight throw The men's 56 pound weight throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event after the debut in 1904. The Intercalated Games in 1906 saw a stone throw event... |
10.925 | 2 Q | N/A | 10.965 | |||||
| George Schiller | 400 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.37 runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
50.4 | 1 Q | 51.3 | 2 Q | Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | |
| Jackson Scholz Jackson Scholz Jackson Volney Scholz was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprint. In the 1920s, he became the first person to appear in an Olympic sprint final in three different Olympic Games... |
100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
10.8 | 1 Q | 10.8 | 1 Q | 10.9 | 2 Q | 11.0 | 4 |
| Don Scott | 800 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Forty runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 1:56.9 | 2 Q | 1:57.2 | 1 Q | 1:56.0 | 5 | |
| Frank Shea Frank Shea Frank J. Shea was an American track and field athlete. While competing for the University of Pittsburgh, he won the 440-yard dash competition at the Amateur Athletic Union championships in 1917, 1919 and 1920 and at the 1918 IC4A meet. He also won the 440-yard dash at the first NCAA track and... |
400 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.37 runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
50.8 | 1 Q | 51.0 | 1 Q | 50.0 | 1 Q | 49.9 | 4 |
| Lawrence Shields Lawrence Shields Marion Lawrence "Larry" Shields was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 1500 meters.... |
1500 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Thursday, August 19, 1920.Twenty-nine runners from 12 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 4:07.4 | 3 Q | 4:03.0 | ||||
| Walker Smith | 110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.24 runners from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15.8 | 1 Q | 15.2 | 2 Q | 15.3 | 5 | |
| Albert Sprott | 800 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Forty runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 2:01.5 | 2 Q | 1:58.7 | 3 Q | 1:56.4 | 6 | |
| Dink Templeton | Long jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.29 long jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
6.67 | 5 Q | N/A | 6.95 | 4 | |||
| Arthur Tuck Arthur Tuck Arthur W. Tuck was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished eleventh in the javelin throw competition.He died in Redmond, Oregon.-External links:*... |
Javelin throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920.Twenty-five javelin throwers from twelve nations competed.-Records:... |
53.78 | 11 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Eugene Vidal | Decathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's decathlon The men's decathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.-Results:... |
N/A | 6358.570 | 7 | |||||
| Lewis Watson | Cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual cross country The men's individual cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | Unknown | 34 | |||||
| Ray Watson Ray Watson (athlete) Ray Bates Watson was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... |
3000 m steeplechase Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 metre steeplechase The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Sixteen runners from six nations competed.... |
N/A | 10:49.0 | 3 Q | 10:50.3 | 8 | |||
| Walter Whalen Walter Whalen Walter Leo Whalen was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth in the high jump competition.-External links:*... |
High jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's high jump The men's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.22 high jumpers from nine nations competed.-Records:... |
1.80 | 1 Q | N/A | 1.85 | 4 | |||
| Kenneth Wilson Kenneth Wilson (athlete) Kenneth Leon "Tug" Wilson was an American track and field athlete and amateur athletics administrator. He competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, finishing tenth in the discus throw competition... |
Discus throw Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Saturday, August 21, 1920 and on Sunday, August 22, 1920.16 discus throwers from eight nations competed.-Records:... |
37.58 | 10 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Allen Woodring Allen Woodring Allen Woodring was an American athlete, the 1920 Olympic champion in the 200 m.Little is known of Woodring, who originally did not qualify for the 1920 Summer Olympics, placing 5th in the American trials. However, he was given a chance to compete in favour of the 4th-placed runner... |
200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
22.8 | 1 Q | 22.1 | 2 Q | 22.4 | 1 Q | 22.0 | |
| William Yount | 110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.24 runners from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 15.6 | 1 Q | Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | ||
| Max Bohland Frederick Faller Patrick Flynn |
Team cross country Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team cross country The men's team cross country event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | 36 | 4 | |||||
| George Bretnall Ted Meredith George Schiller Frank Shea |
4x400 m relay Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 4x400 metre relay The men's 4×400 metres relay event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 22, 1920 and on Monday, August 23, 1920.Twenty-four runners from six nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 3:40.7 | 2 Q | 3:23.6 | 4 | |||
| Morris Kirksey Loren Murchison Charlie Paddock Jackson Scholz |
4x100 m relay Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 4x100 metre relay The men's 4×100 metres relay event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | 43.0 | 1 Q | 42.2 WR | ||||
| Horace Brown Michael Devaney Ivan Dresser Arlie Schardt Arlie Schardt Arlie Schardt was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 3000 metre team.He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died in Clearwater, Florida.... Lawrence Shields |
3000 m team Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 metre team race The men's 3000 metres team event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of a 3000 metre team race event after the debut in 1912, but the fifth time that a team contest was arranged at the Olympics... |
N/A | 14 | 2 Q | 10 | ||||
Boxing
16 boxers represented the United States at the 1920 Games. It was the nation's second appearance in boxing. The American team was one of two to send the maximum number of boxers, two in each weight class, along with Great Britain. The Americans' three gold medals was the best of any nation, but their four total medals was only the third most.| Boxer | Weight class | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / Bronze match | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Rank | ||
| Frank Cassidy | Lightweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's lightweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| William Clark William Clark (boxer) William C. Clark was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was died in Miami, Florida.... |
Welterweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's welterweight -References:... |
Bye | W |
W |
L |
L |
4 |
| Frederick Colberg Frederick Colberg Frederick "Fred" William Colberg was an American welterweight boxer who competed in the early 1920s.... |
Welterweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's welterweight -References:... |
Bye | W |
W |
L |
W |
|
| Joseph Cranston Joseph Cranston Joseph Alfred Cranston was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was eliminated in the second round of the middleweight class after losing to the upcoming gold medalist Harry Mallin.... |
Middleweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's middleweight -References:... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Eddie Eagan Eddie Eagan Edward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan was an American sportsman. He is one of only two persons to have won a gold medal at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.-Olympics:... |
Light heavyweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's light heavyweight -References:... |
N/A | Bye | W |
W |
W |
|
| George Etzell | Featherweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's featherweight -References:... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Frankie Genaro Frankie Genaro Frank "Frankie" Genaro was a former Olympic gold medalist and boxing world flyweight champion... |
Flyweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's flyweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
W |
W |
W |
|
| Edward Hartman Edward Hartman (boxer) Edward Earl Hartman was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the bantamweight class after losing to the upcoming gold medalist Clarence Walker.... |
Bantamweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's bantamweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| Samuel Lagonia Samuel Lagonia Samuel Joseph Lagonia was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Westchester, New York and died in Flushing, New York.... |
Middleweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's middleweight -References:... |
Bye | W |
L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| Samuel Mosberg Samuel Mosberg Samuel A. Mosberg , born in New York City, was an American lightweight professional boxer who competed in the early 1920s.-Boxing career:... |
Lightweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's lightweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
W |
W |
W |
|
| Edwin Schell Edwin Schell Edwin Wright Schell was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Berwyn, Illinois and died in San Diego, California.... |
Light heavyweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's light heavyweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| William Spengler William Spengler William Frederick Spengler was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Biography:He was born on March 31, 1889 in New York City. In 1920 he finished fourth in the heavyweight class after losing the bronze medal bout to Xavier Eluère. He died on May, 1979 in Long Lake, New... |
Heavyweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's heavyweight -References:... |
N/A | Bye | W |
L |
L |
4 |
| Samuel Stewart | Heavyweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's heavyweight -References:... |
N/A | Bye | L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| Sam Vogel Sam Vogel Samuel "Sam" Vogel was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920, he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the bantamweight class after losing to Henri Hébrants.-External links:*... |
Bantamweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's bantamweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| Jack Zivic Jack Zivic John "Jack" A. Zivic was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the younger brother of Peter Zivic.... |
Featherweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's featherweight -References:... |
Bye | Bye | L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| Peter Zivic Peter Zivic Peter "Pete" B. Zivic was an American boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the older brother of Jack Zivic.... |
Flyweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's flyweight -References:... |
N/A | W |
L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | .667 | |
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| 3 | 4 | .429 | |
| 5 | 2 | .714 | |
| 3 | 4 | .429 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 4 | 1 | .800 | |
| 3 | 1 | .750 | |
| Total international | 22 | 14 | .611 |
| 1 | 1 | .500 | |
| Total | 23 | 15 | .605 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Round of 16 | 10 | 2 | .833 |
| Quarterfinals | 6 | 8 | .429 |
| Semifinals | 3 | 3 | .500 |
| Final | 3 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Bronze match | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Total | 23 | 15 | .605 |
Cycling
Nine cyclists represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's fifth appearance in the sport. Taylor's semifinal qualification in the sprint was the best result on the cycling track for the Americans, with Kockler's 13th place finish in the individual time trial the best American result in road cycling, leading the American road cyclists to a 7th place team total.Road cycling
| Cyclist | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| James Freeman | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
5:29:26.2 | 37 |
| Ernest Kockler | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
4:55:12.2 | 13 |
| August Nogara | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
5:20:08.0 | 30 |
| John Otto | Time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.-Results:... |
5:47:50.2 | 42 |
| James Freeman Ernest Kockler August Nogara John Otto |
Team time trial Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team time trial The men's team time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists in the individual time trial event were summed to give team results.-Results:... |
21:32:36.6 | 7 |
Track cycling
Ranks given are within the heat.| Cyclist | Event | Heats | Quarterfinals | Repechage semis | Repechage final | Semifinals | Final | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| William Beck | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | |||||||||
| 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | |||||||||||
| Christopher Dotterweich | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
Unknown | 2 Q | Unknown | 2 R | Unknown | 2 | Did not advance | |||||
| Frank Small | 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | ||||||||||
| Fred Taylor | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
13.2 | 1 Q | 13.0 | 1 Q | Advanced directly | 15.2 | 2 | Did not advance | ||||
| 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | |||||||||||
| Anthony Young | Sprint Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.One day before the Olympic tournament, Peeters had become amateur world champion in track cycling. One day later he rode the Olympic 1000 m sprint, and of course he was considered a favourite. He lost in the... |
13.2 | 1 Q | Unknown | 2 R | Disqualified | Did not advance | ||||||
| 50 km Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 kilometres The men's 50 kilometres event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
N/A | Did not finish | |||||||||||
| William Beck Christopher Dotterweich Fred Taylor Anthony Young |
Team pursuit Cycling at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team pursuit The men's team pursuit event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Quarterfinals:Quarterfinal 1Quarterfinal 2Quarterfinal 3Quarterfinal 4-Semifinals:Semifinal 1... |
N/A | Unknown | 2 | N/A | Did not advance | |||||||
Equestrian
Eight equestrians represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport, having been one of three countries (along with Belgium and France) to have appeared at every Olympic equestrian competition to that point. The Americans earned no medals in 1920, unable to add to the bronze won in 1912. The team's best individual result was Chamberlin's sixth place in the eventing; the eventing team took fourth place. In a somewhat unusual result, all three of the American dressage competitors earned exactly the same score.| Equestrian | Horse | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | |||
| Henry Allen | Don | Jumping Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual jumping The individual jumping event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
7.00 | 7 |
| John Burke Barry | Chiswell | Dressage Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual dressage The individual dressage event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
19.3125 | 14 |
| Raven | Eventing Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual eventing The individual eventing event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
1350.00 | 16 | |
| Harry Chamberlin Harry Chamberlin Harry Dwight Chamberlin was a medal-winning equestrian in eventing and show jumping. He was also a Brigadier General in the US Army.-Biography:... |
Harebell | Dressage Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual dressage The individual dressage event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
19.3125 | 14 |
| Nigra | Eventing Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual eventing The individual eventing event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
1568.75 | 6 | |
| Sloan Doak Sloan Doak Sloan Doak was an American horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.-Career:... |
Singlen | Dressage Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual dressage The individual dressage event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
19.3125 | 14 |
| Deceive | Eventing Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual eventing The individual eventing event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
Did not finish | ||
| John Downer | Dick | Jumping Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual jumping The individual jumping event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
8.50 | 12 |
| William West | Black Boy | Eventing Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual eventing The individual eventing event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
1558.75 | 7 |
| Prince | Jumping Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual jumping The individual jumping event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:... |
12.00 | 18 | |
| John Burke Barry Harry Chamberlin Sloan Doak William West |
Raven Nigra Deceive Black Boy |
Team eventing Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Team eventing The team eventing event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:The team score was simply the sum of the best three scores for each nation in the individual eventing competition.... |
4477.50 | 4 |
| Harry Chamberlin Sloan Doak Vincent Erwin Karl Greenwald |
Nigra Rabbit Red Joffre Moses |
Team jumping Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Team jumping The team jumping event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:The riders who competed in the individual jumping event were not allowed to participate also on the team.... |
42.00 | 5 |
Fencing
Nineteen fencers represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport. The Americans won a single medal, the bronze in the team foil. It was the country's first fencing medal since hosting the Games in 1904. None of the individual fencers reached an event final, though both teams which had to compete in semifinals did advance.Ranks given are within the group.
| Fencer | Event | First round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Millard Bloomer Millard Bloomer Millard Bloomer was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Foil Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's foil The men's foil was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event... |
N/A | 4–4 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
| Roscoe Bowman Roscoe Bowman Roscoe Bowman was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sabre The men's sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event.A total of 43 fencers from 9 nations competed in the event, which was held on August 25 and August 26, 1920.... |
N/A | 3–5 | 7 | Did not advance | ||||
| Henry Breckinridge | Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
6–2 | 1 Q | 5–3 | 5 Q | 3–8 | 10 | Did not advance | |
| Foil Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's foil The men's foil was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event... |
N/A | 2–4 | 4 | Did not advance | |||||
| George Calnan George Calnan George Charles Calnan was a United States Navy officer who also competed for the United States as a fencer... |
Foil Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's foil The men's foil was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event... |
N/A | 1–4 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
| Frederick Cunningham Frederick Cunningham Frederick Cunningham was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sabre The men's sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event.A total of 43 fencers from 9 nations competed in the event, which was held on August 25 and August 26, 1920.... |
N/A | 1–7 | 9 | Did not advance | ||||
| John Dimond John Dimond John Dimond was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in three events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
2–4 | 7 | Did not advance | |||||
| Sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sabre The men's sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event.A total of 43 fencers from 9 nations competed in the event, which was held on August 25 and August 26, 1920.... |
N/A | 1–6 | 8 | Did not advance | |||||
| Raymond Dutcher Raymond Dutcher Raymond Dutcher was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
3–6 | 7 | Did not advance | |||||
| Edwin Fullinwider Edwin Fullinwider Edwin Fullinwider was an American Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sabre The men's sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event.A total of 43 fencers from 9 nations competed in the event, which was held on August 25 and August 26, 1920.... |
N/A | 2–5 | 6 | Did not advance | ||||
| Francis Honeycutt | Foil Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's foil The men's foil was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event... |
N/A | 2–2 | 3 Q | 0–5 | 6 | Did not advance | ||
| Arthur Lyon Arthur Lyon Arthur Lyon was an American Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sabre The men's sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event.A total of 43 fencers from 9 nations competed in the event, which was held on August 25 and August 26, 1920.... |
N/A | 1–6 | 8 | Did not advance | ||||
| Joseph Parker Joseph Parker (fencer) Joseph Parker was an American fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Foil Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's foil The men's foil was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event... |
N/A | 3–5 | 6 | Did not advance | ||||
| Sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sabre The men's sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event.A total of 43 fencers from 9 nations competed in the event, which was held on August 25 and August 26, 1920.... |
N/A | 4–3 | 4 Q | 1–5 | 6 | Did not advance | |||
| William Russell William Russell (fencer) William Russell was an American fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
3–4 | 5 Q | 6–5 | 3 Q | 2–9 | 10 | Did not advance | |
| Leonard Schoonmaker Leonard Schoonmaker Leonard Schoonmaker was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
0–8 | 9 | Did not advance | |||||
| Foil Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's foil The men's foil was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event... |
N/A | 0–5 | 6 | Did not advance | |||||
| Claiborne Walker Claiborne Walker Claiborne Walker was an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's sabre The men's sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event.A total of 43 fencers from 9 nations competed in the event, which was held on August 25 and August 26, 1920.... |
N/A | 2–4 | 6 | Did not advance | ||||
| Henry Breckinridge Francis Honeycutt Arthur Lyon Harold Rayner Harold Rayner Harold Rayner was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... Robert Sears Robert Sears Robert Sears was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Team foil Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team foil The men's team foil was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which had been introduced in 1904 but not held in 1908 or 1912.Eight nations competed.-Rosters:Belgium... |
N/A | 1–0 | 2 Q | 2–2 | ||||
| Henry Breckinridge Ray Dutcher Arthur Lyon Harold Rayner Harold Rayner Harold Rayner was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... William Russell Robert Sears Robert Sears Robert Sears was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Team épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team épée The men's team épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.Eleven nations competed.-Rosters:Belgium* Ernest Gevers* Paul Anspach* Félix, Count Goblet d'Alviella... |
N/A | 2–3 | 3 Q | 0–5 | 6 | |||
| Roscoe Bowman Frederick Cunningham John Dimond Bradford Fraley Bradford Fraley Bradford Fraley was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... Edwin Fullinwider Arthur Lyon Brooks Parker Claiborne Walker |
Team sabre Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team sabre The men's team sabre was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.Eight nations competed.-Rosters:Belgium* Robert Hennet* Pierre Calle* Léon Tom* Alexis Simonson... |
N/A | 3–4 | 5 | |||||
Gymnastics
Four gymnasts represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport, and first since hosting the Games in 1904.Artistic gymnastics
| Gymnast | Event | Final | |
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| Result | Rank | ||
| Bjørne Jorgensen | All-around Gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's all-around The men's all-around was an artistic gymnastics event held as part of the gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held on Wedneyday, August 25, 1920.... |
76.71 | 21 |
| Paul Krempel | All-around Gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's all-around The men's all-around was an artistic gymnastics event held as part of the gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held on Wedneyday, August 25, 1920.... |
78.00 | 20 |
| Frank Kriz Frank Kriz Frank Josef Kriz was an American gymnast and Olympic Champion. A member of the New York Sokol and the Bohemian Gymnastic Association, he competed in the 1920, 1924, and 1928 Summer Olympics.; in 1924 he received a gold medal in Vault. In 1922 and 1924 he won the Amateur Athletic Union national... |
All-around Gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's all-around The men's all-around was an artistic gymnastics event held as part of the gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held on Wedneyday, August 25, 1920.... |
83.10 | 10 |
| John Mais | All-around Gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's all-around The men's all-around was an artistic gymnastics event held as part of the gymnastics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held on Wedneyday, August 25, 1920.... |
74.10 | 23 |
Ice hockey
The United States competed in the inaugural Olympic ice hockey tournament. The team cruised through its quarterfinal, beating Switzerland 29–0. The Americans met Canada in a semifinal matchup; the two were clearly the best teams in the tournament. Canada came out the better, winning 2–0 to send the United States into the silver medal tournament. There, the Americans beat Sweden and Czechoslovakia by a combined score of 23–0 to emerge winners of the silver medal, benefiting from the Bergvall System used in 1920.Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Silver medal semifinals
Silver medal match
Final rank: Silver
Modern pentathlon
Two pentathletes represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport, having competed at both instances of the Olympic modern pentathlon.A point-for-place system was used, with the lowest total score winning.
| Pentathlete | Final | ||||||
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| Riding | Fencing | Shooting | Swimming | Running | Total | Rank | |
| Harold Rayner Harold Rayner Harold Rayner was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 48 | 6 |
| Robert Sears Robert Sears Robert Sears was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
3 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 51 | 8 |
Polo
The United States competed in the Olympic polo tournament for the second time. The team took the bronze medal, losing to Spain in the semifinals but defeating Belgium in the bronze medal match.Semifinals
Final
Final rank: Bronze
Rowing
Fifteen rowers represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport. Three of the four boats took gold medals, with the fourth having to settle for silver after a 4-second loss to Switzerland in the coxed fours final.Ranks given are within the heat.
| Rower | Cox | Event | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||
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| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
| Jack Kelly John B. Kelly, Sr. John Brendan Kelly, Sr., also known as Jack Kelly, was one of the most accomplished American oarsmen in the history of the sport of rowing. He was a triple Olympic Gold Medal winner, the first to do so in the sport of rowing. He won 126 straight races in the single scull... |
N/A | Single sculls Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's single sculls The men's single sculls event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition, the fifth appearance of the event, was held from August 27, 1920 to August 29, 1920.Ten rowers, each from a different nation, competed.... |
7:44.2 | 1 Q | 7:46.2 | 1 Q | 7:35.0 | |
| Paul Costello Paul Costello Paul Vincent Costello was an American triple Olympic Gold Medal winner in rowing and he was the first person to win a gold medal in the same event, the double scull , at three consecutive Olympics... Jack Kelly |
N/A | Double sculls Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's double sculls The men's double sculls event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from August 27, 1920 to August 29, 1920. It was the second appearance of the event, which had previously been held only at the rowing competitions in 1904.Ten rowers, in five pairs... |
N/A | 7:16.8 | 1 Q | 7:09.0 | ||
| Erich Federschmidt Erich Federschmidt Erich Herman Federschmidt was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He died in Martin County, Florida.... Franz Federschmidt Franz Federschmidt Franz Henry Federschmidt was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat, which won the silver medal in the coxed fours event.-External links:*... Carl Klose Carl Klose Carl Otto Klose was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat, which won the silver medal in the coxed fours event.-External links:*... Kenneth Myers Kenneth Myers Kenneth Myers was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1932 Summer Olympics.... |
Sherman Clark Sherman Clark Sherman Rockwell Clark was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was the coxswain of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights. He also won the silver medal as coxswain of the American boat in the coxed fours... |
Coxed fours Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed fours The men's coxed fours event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 28, 1920 and August 29, 1920. It was the third appearance of the event, which had previously been held inaugural rowing competitions in 1900 as well as in 1912.Eight boats,... |
N/A | 7:17.4 | 1 Q | 6:58.0 | ||
| Vincent Gallagher Vincent Gallagher Vincent Joseph Gallagher, Jr. was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.... Edwin Graves Edwin Graves Edwin Darius Graves, Jr. was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.... Virgil Jacomini Virgil Jacomini Virgil Victor Jacomini was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.... Donald Johnston Donald Johnston (rower) Donald Henrie Johnston was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He died in Arlington, Virginia.... William Jordan William Jordan (rower) William Conrad Jordan was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.... Clyde King Clyde King (rower) Clyde Whitlock King was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.... Edward Moore Edward Moore (rower) Edward Peerman Moore was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.... Alden Sanborn Alden Sanborn Alden Ream Sanborn was an American rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the American boat from the United States Naval Academy, which won the gold medal in the eights.... |
Sherman Clark | Eights Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's eights The men's eights event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 28, 1920 and August 29, 1920. It was the fifth appearance of the event.Eight boats, each from a different nation, competed.... |
6:24.0 | 1 Q | 6:24.0 | 1 Q | 6:05.0 | |
Rugby union
The United States competed in the Olympic rugby tournament for the first time. They faced France in the only match of the tournament, as the two countries were the only ones to compete. The Americans won the match to take the gold medal.Final
Final rank: Gold
Figure skating
Two figure skaters represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport; Sweden was one of three countries to compete in both Summer Olympics figure skating competitions. Weld took the bronze medal in the ladies' singles, with Niles finishing sixth in the men's. The two took fourth place in the pairs competition.| Skater | Event | Final | |
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| Result | Rank | ||
| Nathaniel Niles Nathaniel Niles (figure skater) Nathaniel William Niles was an American figure skater who competed in single skating, pair skating, and ice dancing between 1914 and 1932.He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Brookline, Massachusetts.... |
Men's singles Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's singles The men's individual was a figure skating event held as part of the Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event and the sport, which had previously been held in 1908.... |
49.0 | 6 |
| Theresa Weld Theresa Weld Theresa Weld Blanchard was an American figure skater who competed in the disciplines of single skating and pair skating. Her pairs partner was Nathaniel Niles.... |
Ladies' singles Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Ladies' singles The women's individual was a figure skating event held as part of the Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event and the sport, which had previously been held in 1908.... |
15.5 | |
| Nathaniel Niles Theresa Weld |
Pairs Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Pairs The pairs was a figure skating event held as part of the Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the pair skating event and the sport, which had previously been held in 1908.Eight pairs from six nations competed... |
28.5 | 4 |
Shooting
Twenty-nine shooters represented the United States in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport. The country took 13 of 21 gold medals, won at least one medal in 18 of the 21 events, and finished with 23 medals—more than twice Norway's 11, which was second-best. The American teams took gold medals in 8 of the 11 team events, with a silver, a bronze, and a fourth-place finish rounding out its team results. In individual competitions, the United States won five golds, three silvers, and five bronzes. Twelve men won individual medals (Nuesslein was the only American shooter to win multiple individual medals), and ten more received medals as parts of teams.They swept the individual small-bore rifle medals, as well as taking the gold medal in the team event. They repeated this performance in the trap and team clay pigeons events.
The American shooters won both the individual and team golds in the free rifle.
The team took both team pistol golds, as well as one of two individual pistol golds.
The military rifle events gave the United States more trouble; the team won no medal in the individual 300 metre prone event, and took only silver in the team 300 metre standing competition.
The running deer was by far the worst category for the Americans; of the four events, the United States took only a single bronze medal in the team single shots event.
| Shooter | Event | Final | |
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| Result | Rank | ||
| Harry Adams Harry Adams (sport shooter) Harry Lester Adams was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
300 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, prone The 300 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
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| Mark Arie Mark Arie Mark Peter Arie was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. He won gold medal in Trap Shooting, and also in Team clay pigeons.-References:... |
Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
95 | |
| Howard Bayles | 30 m military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre military pistol The men's 30 metre military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of a military pistol event but the first time the distance was 30 metres. In 1896 and 1906 the distance was 25 metres. The competition was... |
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| 50 m free pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre free pistol The men's 50 metre free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the six appearance of such an event in different distances. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 36 shooters from at least 8 nations competed.-Results:The... |
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| Horace Bonser Horace Bonser Horace Robert Bonser was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team clay pigeons competition. He also participated in the Individual trap and finished fifth.He was born and died in Cincinnati,... |
Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
87 | 5 |
| Raymond Bracken Raymond Bracken Raymond "Ray" Cope Bracken was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Steubenville, Ohio and died in Columbus, Ohio.... |
30 m military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre military pistol The men's 30 metre military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of a military pistol event but the first time the distance was 30 metres. In 1896 and 1906 the distance was 25 metres. The competition was... |
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| 50 m free pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre free pistol The men's 50 metre free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the six appearance of such an event in different distances. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 36 shooters from at least 8 nations competed.-Results:The... |
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| Thomas Brown Thomas Brown (sport shooter) Thomas Granville Brown was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
100 m deer, single shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, single shots The 100 metre Running Deer, single shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. A unknown number shooters competed.... |
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| 100 m deer, double shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, double shots The 100 metre running deer, double shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. 23 shooters competed.-Results:... |
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| Dennis Fenton Dennis Fenton Dennis Fenton was an American sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He was born in Ventry, Ireland and died in Denver, Colorado.In 1920 he won three gold and one bronze medal... |
50 m small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre small-bore rifle The men's 50 metre small-bore rifle, standing position was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event but the first time in the standing position. The competition was held on August 2, 1920... |
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| 300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
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| Morris Fisher Morris Fisher Morris Fisher was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.-Early life:Fisher was Jewish, and was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and died in Honolulu, Hawaii.... |
300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
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| George Fiske | 50 m free pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre free pistol The men's 50 metre free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the six appearance of such an event in different distances. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 36 shooters from at least 8 nations competed.-Results:The... |
458 | Unknown |
| Karl Frederick Karl Frederick Karl Telford Frederick was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
30 m military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre military pistol The men's 30 metre military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of a military pistol event but the first time the distance was 30 metres. In 1896 and 1906 the distance was 25 metres. The competition was... |
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| 50 m free pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre free pistol The men's 50 metre free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the six appearance of such an event in different distances. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 36 shooters from at least 8 nations competed.-Results:The... |
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| Louis Harant Louis Harant Louis Joseph Harant was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition... |
30 m military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre military pistol The men's 30 metre military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of a military pistol event but the first time the distance was 30 metres. In 1896 and 1906 the distance was 25 metres. The competition was... |
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| Frederick Hird Frederick Hird Frederick Sylvester Hird was an American sports shooter from New Diggings, Wisconsin who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. He won gold medal in 50 m small-bore rifle, prone, and obtained bronze medals in 25 metre team small-bore rifle as well as in 50 metre team small-bore... |
300 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, prone The 300 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
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| Joseph Jackson Joseph Jackson (sport shooter) Joseph Jackson was an American sports shooter and Olympic champion. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri.He won three gold medals, all in team events, at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp.-External links:... |
300 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, prone The 300 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
54 | Unknown |
| 600 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 600 metre military rifle, prone The 600 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
58 | 5 | |
| 100 m deer, single shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, single shots The 100 metre Running Deer, single shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. A unknown number shooters competed.... |
30 | Unknown | |
| 100 m deer, double shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, double shots The 100 metre running deer, double shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. 23 shooters competed.-Results:... |
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| Alfred Lane Alfred Lane Alfred Page Lane was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Biography:... |
30 m military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre military pistol The men's 30 metre military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of a military pistol event but the first time the distance was 30 metres. In 1896 and 1906 the distance was 25 metres. The competition was... |
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| 50 m free pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre free pistol The men's 50 metre free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the six appearance of such an event in different distances. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 36 shooters from at least 8 nations competed.-Results:The... |
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| Joseph Lawless | 600 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 600 metre military rifle, prone The 600 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
57 | 8 |
| Willis A. Lee Willis A. Lee Willis Augustus "Ching" Lee, Jr. was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy during World War II. Lee commanded the American ships during the second night of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal and turned back a Japanese invasion force headed for the island... |
50 m small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre small-bore rifle The men's 50 metre small-bore rifle, standing position was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event but the first time in the standing position. The competition was held on August 2, 1920... |
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| 300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
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| 300 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, prone The 300 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
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| 300 m military rifle, standing Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, standing The 300 metre military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in... |
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| 600 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 600 metre military rifle, prone The 600 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
56 | Unknown | |
| 100 m deer, single shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, single shots The 100 metre Running Deer, single shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. A unknown number shooters competed.... |
33 | Unknown | |
| 100 m deer, double shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, double shots The 100 metre running deer, double shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. 23 shooters competed.-Results:... |
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| Elmer Lindroth | 600 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 600 metre military rifle, prone The 600 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
54 | Unknown |
| Lawrence Nuesslein Lawrence Nuesslein Lawrence Adam Nuesslein was an American sports shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He won a total of five olympic medals: two gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals.... |
50 m small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre small-bore rifle The men's 50 metre small-bore rifle, standing position was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event but the first time in the standing position. The competition was held on August 2, 1920... |
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| 300 m military rifle, standing Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, standing The 300 metre military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in... |
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| 100 m deer, single shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, single shots The 100 metre Running Deer, single shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. A unknown number shooters competed.... |
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| 100 m deer, double shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, double shots The 100 metre running deer, double shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. 23 shooters competed.-Results:... |
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| Carl Osburn Carl Osburn Carl Townsend Osburn was an United States Navy officer and sports shooter from Jacksontown, Ohio. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1907, Osburn went on to reach the rank of commander... |
300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
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| 300 m military rifle, standing Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, standing The 300 metre military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in... |
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| Frederick Plum | Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
87 | 4 |
| Arthur Rothrock Arthur Rothrock Arthur Dale Rothrock was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team small-bore rifle competition and the silver medal in the individual small-bore rifle... |
50 m small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre small-bore rifle The men's 50 metre small-bore rifle, standing position was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event but the first time in the standing position. The competition was held on August 2, 1920... |
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| 300 m military rifle, standing Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, standing The 300 metre military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in... |
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| Oliver Schriver | 50 m small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre small-bore rifle The men's 50 metre small-bore rifle, standing position was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event but the first time in the standing position. The competition was held on August 2, 1920... |
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| Lloyd Spooner Lloyd Spooner Lloyd Spencer Spooner was an American sports shooter and Olympic Champion.He won four Gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp... |
300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
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| 300 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, prone The 300 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
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| 300 m military rifle, standing Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, standing The 300 metre military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in... |
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| 600 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 600 metre military rifle, prone The 600 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
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| 100 m deer, single shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, single shots The 100 metre Running Deer, single shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. A unknown number shooters competed.... |
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| 100 m deer, double shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre running deer, double shots The 100 metre running deer, double shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920. 23 shooters competed.-Results:... |
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| Frank Troeh Frank Troeh Frank Merlin Troeh is a former Olympian who won a silver and a gold medal in trap shooting for the United States at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.... |
Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
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| Frank Wright Frank Wright (sport shooter) Frank Seymour Wright was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Trap Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's trap The men's trap was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 23, 1920 and on July 24, 1920. 53 shooters from at least seven nations competed.-Results:The maximum score was... |
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| Raymond Bracken Karl Frederick Michael Kelly Michael Kelly (sport shooter) Michael Kelly was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition as well as in the 50 metre free pistol event.He was born in Galway, Ireland.-External links:**... Alfred Lane James H. Snook James H. Snook James Howard Snook was an Ohio athlete and physician convicted and executed for murder.-Biography:... |
50 m team free pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre team free pistol The men's 50 metre team free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third and last appearance of the event. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 65 shooters from 13 nations competed.-Results:The scores of the five... |
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| Thomas Brown Willis A. Lee Lawrence Nuesslein Carl Osburn Lloyd Spooner |
300 m team military rifle, standing Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre team military rifle, standing The men's 300 metre team military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the standing position. The competition... |
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| 100 m team deer, single shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre team running deer, single shots The men's 100 metre team running deer, single shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for the event. The competition was held on July 27, 1920... |
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| 100 m team deer, double shots Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre team running deer, double shots The men's 100 metre team running deer, double shots was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance for the event. In 1908 and 1912 running deer team event were only held for single shots. The competition was held on July... |
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| Dennis Fenton Morris Fisher Willis A. Lee Carl Osburn Lloyd Spooner |
Team free rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team free rifle The men's team free rifle was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 31, 1920... |
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| Dennis Fenton Joseph Jackson Willis A. Lee Oliver Schriver Lloyd Spooner |
600 m team military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 600 metre team military rifle, prone The men's 600 metre team military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the prone position. The competition was held... |
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| Dennis Fenton Willis A. Lee Lawrence Nuesslein Arthur Rothrock Oliver Schriver |
50 m team small-bore rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre team small-bore rifle The men's 50 metre team small-bore rifle, standing position was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event but the first time in the standing position. The competition was held on August 2, 1920... |
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| Morris Fisher Joseph Jackson Willis A. Lee Carl Osburn Lloyd Spooner |
300 m team military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre team military rifle, prone The men's 300 metre team military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the prone position. The competition was held... |
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| Karl Frederick Louis Harant Michael Kelly Alfred Lane James H. Snook |
30 m team military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre team military pistol The men's 30 metre team military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second and last appearance of the event. The competition was held on August 3, 1920. 45 shooters from 9 nations competed.-Results:The scores of the five... |
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| Joseph Jackson Willis A. Lee Carl Osburn Oliver Schriver Lloyd Spooner |
300 & 600 m team military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 and 600 metre team military rifle, prone The men's 300 and 600 metre team military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the prone position. The competition... |
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| Mark Arie Horace Bonser Jay Clark Jay Clark (sport shooter) Jay Clark, Jr. was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal as member of the American team in the team clay pigeons competition.... Forest McNeir Forest McNeir Forest Waldemar "Seluya" McNeir was an American sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Washington, D.C. and died in Houston, Texas.... Frank Troeh Frank Wright |
Team clay pigeons Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team clay pigeons The men's team clay pigeons was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 22, 1920 and on July 23, 1920. 48 shooters from eight nations competed.Note: The shows Frederick... |
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Tug of war
The United States competed in the Olympic tug of war tournament for the third time in 1920, the final appearance of the sport in the Olympics. The Americans joined the British in tying Sweden's mark for most appearances in the short life of tug of war at the Olympics at three of five.The Bergvall System was used in 1920. The Americans lost in the quarterfinals to eventual gold-medallist Great Britain, thus putting the United States in contention for the silver medal. In the silver medal semifinals, they were defeated by Belgium. They won their first match of the tournament in the bronze medal semifinals, defeating Italy, before again losing to Belgium in the bronze medal match. The United States finished in fourth place of the five teams.
All matches were best-of-three pulls.
Quarterfinals
Silver medal semifinals
Bronze medal semifinals
Bronze medal match
Final rank: 4th
Wrestling
Eighteen wrestlers competed for the United States in 1920, tying Finland for most wrestler that year. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport, matching Great Britain for most to that point. The American wrestlers took six medals, including one gold medal, and finished third on the medals leaderboard, behind Finland with five golds and Sweden with three golds. Ackerly was the American gold medalist, finishing 1–2 with Gerson in the freestyle featherweight. Metropoulos and Pendleton competed in both freestyle and Greco-Roman events, as the United States entered two wrestlers in each weight class. Most of the American success came in the freestyle competitions, with all six medals coming in that discipline.Freestyle
| Wrestler | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals / Bronze match | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ackerly Charles Ackerly Charles Edwin Ackerly was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a 1920 graduate of Cornell University and a member of the Sphinx Head Society.... |
Featherweight | N/A | (W) | (W) | (W) | (W) | |
| Angus Frantz | Middleweight | Bye | (W) | (W) | (L) | (L) | 4 |
| Sam Gerson Sam Gerson Samuel "Sam" Norton Gerson was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Tymky, Poltava Oblast, Russian Empire and died in Philadelphia.... |
Featherweight | N/A | (W) | (W) | (W) | (L) | |
| Charley Johnson Charley Johnson (sport wrestler) Charles "Charley" Frithiof Johnson was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born and died in Massachusetts.... |
Middleweight | (W) | (W) | (W) | (L) | (W) | |
| Walter Maurer Walter Maurer Walter Stark Maurer was an American wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Chicago.... |
Light heavyweight | N/A | (W) | (W) | (L) | (W) | |
| George Metropoulos | Lightweight | N/A | (L) | Did not advance | 8 | ||
| Fred Meyer | Heavyweight | N/A | (W) | (L) | (D) | ||
| Nat Pendleton Nat Pendleton Nathaniel Greene "Nat" Pendleton was an American Olympic wrestler and film actor.-Early life:Pendleton was born in Davenport, Iowa to Adelaide E. and Nathaniel G. Pendleton. He studied at Columbia University where he began his wrestling career. He was twice Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling... |
Heavyweight | N/A | (W) | (W) | (L) | ||
| John Redman | Light heavyweight | N/A | Bye | (W) | (L) | (L) | 4 |
| Joseph Shimmon | Lightweight | N/A | Bye | (L) | Did not advance | 5 | |
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 3 | 3 | .500 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 4 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 2.5 | 2.5 | .500 | |
| 1 | 3 | .250 | |
| Total international | 17.5 | 8.5 | .673 |
| 3 | 3 | .500 | |
| Total | 20.5 | 11.5 | .641 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Round of 16 | 5 | 1 | .833 |
| Quarterfinals | 8 | 1 | .889 |
| Semifinals | 3 | 5 | .375 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Bronze match | 2.5 | 2.5 | .500 |
| Total | 20.5 | 11.5 | .641 |
Greco-Roman
| Wrestler | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver quarters | Silver semis | Silver match | |||||
| Bronze quarters | Bronze semis | Bronze match | |||||
| Adrian Brian | Featherweight | (W) | (L) | Did not advance | 7 | ||
| N/A | Did not advance | ||||||
| (L) | Did not advance | ||||||
| Daniel V. Gallery Daniel V. Gallery Rear Admiral Daniel Vincent Gallery was an officer in the United States Navy who saw extensive action during World War II. He fought in the Second Battle of the Atlantic, his most notable achievement was the capture of the German submarine U-505, on June 4, 1944... |
Featherweight | (W) | (L) | Did not advance | 8 | ||
| N/A | (L) | Did not advance | |||||
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Frank Maichle | Light heavyweight | Bye | (W) | (L) | Did not advance | 7 | |
| N/A | Did not advance | ||||||
| N/A | |||||||
| George Metropoulos | Lightweight | Bye | (W) | (L) | Did not advance | 10 | |
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Nat Pendleton Nat Pendleton Nathaniel Greene "Nat" Pendleton was an American Olympic wrestler and film actor.-Early life:Pendleton was born in Davenport, Iowa to Adelaide E. and Nathaniel G. Pendleton. He studied at Columbia University where he began his wrestling career. He was twice Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling... |
Light heavyweight | Bye | (L) | Did not advance | 10 | ||
| N/A | Did not advance | ||||||
| N/A | |||||||
| Oral Swigart | Lightweight | (W) | (L) | Did not advance | 12 | ||
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Henry Szymanski | Middleweight | Bye | (W) | (W) | (L) | Did not advance | 7 |
| Did not advance | |||||||
| (L) | Did not advance | ||||||
| Alexander Weyand | Heavyweight | Bye | (L) | Did not advance | 5 | ||
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Bye | (W) | (L) | |||||
| Edward Willkie | Heavyweight | (W) | (L) | Did not advance | 5 | ||
| Bye | (W) | (L) | |||||
| (W) | (L) | Did not advance | |||||
| Paul Zanoline | Middleweight | Bye | (L) | Did not advance | 13 | ||
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Did not advance | |||||||
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | .000 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 0 | 6 | .000 | |
| 0 | 6 | .000 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 1 | .500 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| Total | 11 | 16 | .407 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Round of 16 | 3 | 7 | .300 |
| Quarterfinals | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Semifinals | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | – |
| Silver quarterfinals | 0 | 0 | – |
| Silver semifinals | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Silver match | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Bronze quarterfinals | 1 | 2 | .333 |
| Bronze semifinals | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Bronze match | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Total | 11 | 16 | .407 |
See also
- Mutiny of the MatoikaMutiny of the MatoikaMutiny of the Matoika is the common name for the events in July 1920 involving a large portion of the Olympic team of the United States while on board the U.S. Army transport ship , headed to Antwerp for the 1920 Summer Olympics...
, an account of travel by the U.S. Olympic team to the 1920 Summer Olympics