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Athletics At The 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's Hammer Throw
The men's hammer throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on July 14, 1908. 19 throwers from eight nations competed. NOCs could enter up to 12 athletes.Official report, p. 32. The event was won by American John Flanagan, his third consecutive victory in the event. He was the first man to win three medals in the hammer throw and, as of the 2016 Games, the only one to win three gold medals in the event. The silver medal went to fellow American Matt McGrath. Con Walsh of Canada took bronze and became the first athlete not from the United States to win a medal in the event, as the Americans had swept the podium in both 1900 and 1904. The three medalists were all part of the Irish Whales. Background This was the third appearance of the event, which has been held at every Summer Olympics except 1896. American John Flanagan was the two-time defending Olympic champion, was a seven-time AAU champion, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White City Stadium
White City Stadium was a stadium located in White City, London, England. Built for the 1908 Summer Olympics, it hosted the finish of the first modern marathon and other sports like swimming, speedway, boxing, show jumping, athletics, stock car racing, concerts and a match at the 1966 World Cup. From 1927, it was a venue for greyhound racing, hosting the English Greyhound Derby until its closure in 1984. The stadium was demolished in 1985 and the site is now occupied by White City Place. History Designed by the engineer J. J. Webster and completed in 10 months by George Wimpey, on part of the site of the Franco-British Exhibition, this stadium with a seating capacity of 68,000 was opened by King Edward VII on 27 April 1908 after the first stanchion had been placed in position by Lady Desborough on 2 August 1907. The cost of construction was £60,000. Upon completion, the stadium had a running track and three laps to the mile (536 m); outside there was a , cycle track. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Gillis
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Ludwig Uettwiller
Octav Lucian ("Ludwig") Uettwiller (November 28, 1886 – June 25, 1949) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori .... In 1908 he finished 17th in the standing high jump competition. He also participated in the long jump event, in the freestyle javelin throw competition, in the discus throw event, and in the hammer throw event but in all four competitions his final ranking is unknown. References External linkslist of German athletes 1886 births 1949 deaths German male high jumpers German male long jumpers German male javelin throwers German male hammer throwers German male discus throwers Olympic athletes for Germany Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Sherman (athlete) , a British clothing brand
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Benjamin Sherman may refer to: * Benjamin Sherman (Wisconsin politician) (1836–1915), member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate * Benjamin Sherman (Michigan politician) (1792–1872), member of the Michigan House of Representatives * Benjamin Sherman (athlete) (1881–?), American athlete See also * Ben Sherman Ben Sherman is a British clothing brand selling shirts, sweaters, suits, outerwear, shoes and accessories predominantly for men. Ben Sherman designs sometimes feature the Royal Air Force roundel which is often called the mod target. In its begi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Olsson
Carl Robert "Slägga" Olsson (14 March 1883 – 21 July 1954) was a Swedish hammer thrower. He competed at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1920; nl, Olympische Zomerspelen van 1920; german: Olympische Sommerspiele 1920), officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIe olympiade; nl, Spelen van ... with the best result of fourth place in 1908. He was the Swedish Olympic flag bearer at the 1912 Games. References 1883 births 1954 deaths Athletes from Gothenburg Swedish male hammer throwers Olympic athletes for Sweden Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Olympic weight throwers {{Sweden-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Murray (athlete)
John Murray or Murry may refer to: Arts and media Literature and music *John Murray (publishing house), a British publishing house, founded by John Murray (1745–1793) *John Murray (publisher, born 1778) (died 1843), second head of the publishing house *John Murray III (1808–1892), third head of the publishing house * John Murray (Australian writer) (born 1963), Australian epidemiologist and writer *John Murray (novelist) (born 1950), British novelist *John Middleton Murry (1889–1957), writer *John Middleton Murry Jr. (1926–2002), English writer *John Murry (musician) (born 1979), American musician *John Murray Graham (1809–1881), Scottish historian, in early life John Murray Screen, radio and performing arts *John Murray (Irish broadcaster) (born 1964), Irish broadcaster and journalist *John Murray (playwright) (1906–1984), American playwright, co-author of ''Room Service'' *John Murray (sports broadcaster) (born 1966), English sports commentator *John T. Murray (188 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest May (athlete)
Ernest Edmund Bedford May (14 September 1878 Bartlow, Cambridgeshire – 5 January 1952) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born at Edale and died in Ellingham. He attended Haileybury School and Oriel College, Oxford. He was an Anglican clergyman, Chaplain of Christ Church, Oxford and a Minor Canon of Durham Cathedral The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, commonly known as Durham Cathedral and home of the Shrine of St Cuthbert, is a cathedral in the city of Durham, County Durham, England. It is the seat of t .... In 1908 he participated in the discus throw competition, in the Greek discus throw event, in the freestyle javelin throw competition, in the javelin throw event, and in the hammer throw competition but in all these competitions his final ranking is unknown. References External linksErnest May Sports Reference. Retrieved on 2015-02-01.profile 1878 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Lindsay-Watson
Robert Lindsay-Watson (4 October 1886 – 26 January 1956) was a Scotland international rugby union player and an Olympic athlete. Athletics career He was schooled at St. Mary's School, Melrose. The Southern Reporter of 23 July 1908 said of Lindsay-Watson: Robert Lindsay Watson might said to be St. Mary's representative in the Olympic Games in London, as he is one of the team of Scottish Athletes. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1908 Summer Olympics. Rugby Union career He played for South of Scotland District in their match against North of Scotland District on 9 December 1911. He was capped by Scotland once, in 1909. Administrative career He became President of the Hawick club when his playing days ended. Military career He joined the 10th Gordon Highlanders and fought in the First World War. The Edinburgh Evening News The ''Edinburgh Evening News'' is a daily newspaper and website based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded by John Wilson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Alan Leeke
Henry Alan Leeke (15 November 1879 – 29 May 1915) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. Biography Leeke was the only son of Henry Leeke, also an athlete, and grandson of William Leeke, a Waterloo veteran."A Notable Athlete", ''The Times'' Thursday, 23 February 1922, p. 15, col. 4 He was born in Weston, Staffordshire. As his father did before him, Leeke represented Cambridge University in the hammer and shot put, and was English Amateur Champion for both events."Biographies and Services", ''The Times'', Wednesday 2 June 1915, p. 8 col. 4 He was associated with the London Athletic Club. One of the first British athletes to throw the discus, he set a British record in 1908. During the 1908 Olympic Trials, Leeke threw the javelin 135-8 (41.37m) in the freestyle event. In 1898 he married Catherine Herbert, younger daughter of Charles G. Fullerton. They had one son and one daughter, and resided in Hill, Warwickshire. Shortly after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
István Mudin
István Mudin (16 October 1881 – 22 July 1918) was a Hungarian athlete who competed at the 1906 Intercalated Games and the 1908 Summer Olympics. He competed in various throwing events and in the pentathlon at the 1906 Intercalated Games and 1908 Summer Olympics and won two medals in 1906, in pentathlon and discus throw. He was killed in action in Italy during World War I. See also * List of Olympians killed in World War I A total of 144 Olympians are known to have been killed during World War I. See also * List of international rugby union players killed in World War I Notes A.This includes Hermann von Bönninghausen and Paul Berger, who both died following th ... References 1881 births 1918 deaths People from Kétegyháza Hungarian decathletes Hungarian male discus throwers Olympic athletes of Hungary Medalists at the 1906 Intercalated Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1906 Intercalated Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harald Agger
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Alan Fyffe
Alan Fyffe (30 April 1884 – 5 March 1939) was a British athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He also played thirteen first-class cricket matches for Oxford University Cricket Club between 1906 and 1925. See also * List of Oxford University Cricket Club players This is a list in alphabetical order of cricketers who have played for Oxford University Cricket Club (OUCC) in top-class matches since the club was first recorded in 1827. OUCC teams have always had important or first-class cricket status. Birl ... References 1884 births 1939 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics British male hammer throwers Olympic athletes for Great Britain English cricketers Oxford University cricketers Free Foresters cricketers Cheshire cricketers Harlequins cricketers H. D. G. Leveson Gower's XI cricketers English male hammer throwers Cricketers from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Athletes from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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