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Athletics At The 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's 10 Kilometres Walk
The men's 10 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 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 .... The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920, and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920. Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed. Records These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1920 Summer Olympics. Results Semifinals The semifinals were held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920. Semifinal 1 This heat was one lap short, so the distance of this race was only 9600 metres. Semifinal 2 Final The final was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920. Before the race started Frigerio handed the conductor of the mid-field band several sheets of music, which he requested to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympisch Stadion (Antwerp)
The Olympisch Stadion () or Kielstadion ) was built as the main stadium for the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. For those games, it hosted the athletics, equestrian, field hockey, football, gymnastics, modern pentathlon, rugby union, tug of war, weightlifting and korfball (demonstration) events. Following the Olympics it was converted to a football stadium. Its current tenant is K Beerschot VA, a Belgian football club. There are no remnants of the Olympic athletics track. It is possible that Archibald Leitch was involved in the design of the stadium having made several visits prior to the Games. References External links IOC Antwerp 1920 Page The IOC page of 1920 Summer Olympics includes a photo gallery with images of the stadium. Information and photos of the Olympisch Stadion {{coord, 51, 11, 06, N, 4, 22, 56, E, display=title, region:BE_type:landmark_source:dewiki Venues of the 1920 Summer Olympics Olympic athletics venues Olympic equestrian venues Olympic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winfred Rolker
Winfred Rolker (March 14, 1892 – June 7, 1978) was an American racewalker. He competed in the 3 km walk and the 10 km walk events at the 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 .... References 1892 births 1978 deaths Track and field athletes from Brooklyn American male racewalkers Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics {{US-racewalk-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Wiggers
Charles Wiggers was a Belgian racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 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 .... References Year of birth missing Year of death missing Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Belgian male racewalkers Olympic athletes of Belgium Place of birth missing {{Belgium-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanislas Anselmetti
Stanislas Anselmetti (1892 – 18 August 1952) was a Swiss racewalker. He competed in the 3 km walk and the 10 km walk events at the 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 .... References External links * 1892 births 1952 deaths Swiss male racewalkers Olympic athletes of Switzerland Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics {{Switzerland-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antoine Doyen
Antoine Doyen (26 December 1881 – 3 January 1951) was a Belgian racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 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 .... References 1881 births 1951 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Belgian male racewalkers Olympic athletes for Belgium People from Saint-Gilles, Belgium {{Belgium-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Meléndez (athlete)
Luis Meléndez (28 May 1900 – 3 March 1971) was a Spanish racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 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 .... References 1900 births 1971 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Spanish male racewalkers Olympic athletes for Spain Place of birth missing {{Spain-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Plant (racewalker)
William Plant (September 10, 1892 – May 1, 1969) was an American racewalker. He competed in the 10 km walk at the 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 .... References 1892 births 1969 deaths Track and field athletes from Brooklyn American male racewalkers Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics {{US-racewalk-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Maroney
Thomas Moroney (August 12, 1895 – January 1971) was an American racewalker. He competed in the 3 km walk and the 10 km walk events at the 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 .... References 1895 births 1971 deaths Track and field athletes from New York City American male racewalkers Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics {{US-racewalk-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecil McMaster
Cecil Charles McMaster (5 June 1895 – 11 September 1981) was a South African athlete, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1920. He won the bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France in the 10 kilometre walk. He was born in Port Elizabeth Gqeberha (), formerly Port Elizabeth and colloquially often referred to as P.E., is a major seaport and the most populous city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is the seat of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Sou .... References External links * * 1895 births 1981 deaths Sportspeople from Port Elizabeth Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of South Africa Olympic bronze medalists for South Africa South African male racewalkers Medalists at the 1924 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalists in athletics (track and field) Cape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Hehir
William Hehir (18 January 1887 – 15 October 1972) was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in racewalking Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. Referee, Race judges careful ... events. He was born in Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, Ireland, but was associated with the Surrey Walking Club. He died in London In 1920 he finished fifth in the 10 kilometre walk competition and seventh in the 3 kilometre walk competition. References External linksWilliam Hehir's profile at the British Olympic Committee 1887 births 1972 deaths British male racewalkers Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Irish male racewalkers Athletes from County Clare People from Lisdoonvarna {{UK-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martial Simon
Martial Simon (11 December 1898 – 1 June 1977) was a French racewalker. He competed in the men's 10 kilometres walk at the 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 .... References 1898 births 1977 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics French male racewalkers Olympic athletes for France Place of birth missing {{France-racewalk-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eduard Hermann (racewalker)
Eduard Hermann (10 July 1887 – 8 February 1960) was an Estonian race walker. He competed in the 3 km and 10 km events at the 1912 and 1920 Olympics, for Russia in 1912 and for Estonia in 1920, but failed to reach the finals. Hermann took up athletics in 1911. In 1926 he immigrated to Australia, where he worked as a farmer and died in 1960. References 1887 births 1960 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Estonia Estonian male racewalkers Estonian male boxers Estonian emigrants to Australia Male racewalkers from the Russian Empire Olympic athletes for the Russian Empire {{Estonia-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
