Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics – Men's hammer throw
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The men's hammer throw was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second time the event was held. The competition was held on Monday, August 29, 1904. Six athletes, all from the United States, competed.[1] John Flanagan, the reigning champion, defended his gold medal and set a new Olympic record. John DeWitt took silver and Ralph Rose bronze. It was the second consecutive medal sweep for the United States in the event. Flanagan was the first man to earn multiple medals in the event; he would finish with three consecutive victories, a record not matched by anyone in the hammer throw.
Men's hammer throw at the Games of the III Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Francis Field | |||||||||
Dates | August 29 | |||||||||
Competitors | 6 from 1 nation | |||||||||
Winning distance | 51.23 OR | |||||||||
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