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Athletics At The 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 Metres
The men's 200 metre race was held for the third time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held from 21 to 23 July 1908. NOCs could enter up to 12 athletes.Official report, p. 32. 43 sprinters from 15 nations competed. The event was won by Robert Kerr of Canada, the first win by a nation other than the United States. Americans took silver (Robert Cloughen) and bronze (Nathaniel Cartmell), with Cartmell becoming the first person to win multiple 200 metres medals after taking earning silver in 1904. Background This was the third appearance of the event, which was not held at the first Olympics in 1896 but has been on the program ever since. Two of the five runners from the 1904 Games returned: silver medalist Nathaniel Cartmell Nathaniel John Cartmell (January 13, 1883 – August 23, 1967), also known as Nat and Nate, was an American Athletics (sport), athlete who won medals at two editions of the Olympic Games. Importantly, Nate was on first racially i ... [...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] |
Patrick Roche (athlete)
James Patrick Roche (1886 – 7 June 1917) was an Irish athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London for the United Kingdom. In the 100 metres, Roche won his first round heat with a time of 11.4 seconds to advance to the semifinals. He finished third in his semifinal race, not advancing to the final. With a time of 22.8 seconds, Roche won his preliminary heat of the 200 metres. In that event, he had slightly better success in the semifinals but still lost to countryman George Hawkins. Hawkins edged out Roche for the win (and the right to advance to the final); both were timed at 22.6 seconds. Roche was born in Caherciveen, son of Stephen and Elsie Roche. He was later brought up at Cahirciveen, County Kerry. He was killed in action in France during World War I. He had been awarded the Military Cross, and at the time of his death was serving as a Captain in the 47th Trench Mortar Battery of the Royal Field Artillery. He was buried at Kemmel Chateau Military ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Hurdsfield
Samuel Hurdsfield (19 March 1876 – 1965) was a British athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was born in Knutsford. In the 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ..., Hurdsfield won his preliminary heat with a time of 23.6 seconds to advance to the semifinals. There, he finished fourth and last in his heat to be eliminated without advancing to the final. References Sources * * * External links * 1876 births 1965 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Great Britain People from Knutsford English male sprinters British male sprinters Sportspeople from Cheshire 20th-century British sportspeople {{UK-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umberto Barrozzi
Umberto Barozzi (Ivrea, 13 August 1881 - 13 July 1929 ) was an Italian sprinter. Umberto Barozzi participated at one edition of the Summer Olympics (1908) and he won the first edition of the Italian Athletics Championships on 100 metres, in 1906. Achievements National titles Umberto Barozzi has won four time the individual national championship. *3 wins on 100 metres (1906, 1907, 1908) *1 win on 400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor runn ... (1907) See also * 100 metres winners of Italian Athletics Championships References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Barozzi, Umberto 1881 births 1929 deaths Italian male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Italy Italian Athletics Championships winners People from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Károly Radóczy
Károly Radóczy (30 August 1885 – 17 January 1962) was a Hungarian athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. In 1908 in the 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ..., Radóczy advanced to the semifinals after a walkover win in the preliminary heats. In Radóczy's first actual race he clocked in at 22.8 seconds, 0.2 seconds behind Robert Kerr and 0.1 seconds behind William Hamilton. His third-place finish in the heat did not qualify him to advance to the final. Four years later he was eliminated in the first round of the 800 metres competition. References Sources * * * External links * 1885 births 1962 deaths Athletes from Budapest Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Sum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernst Greven
Ernestus "Ernst" Johannes Christiaan Greven (September 8, 1885 – March 8, 1924) was a Dutch athlete, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Born in The Hague, he died at age 38 in Zoppot near Danzig in Poland. In the 100 metres, Greven placed fifth (last) in his first round heat to be eliminated from competition. He also placed last in his preliminary heat of the 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ..., taking third in the three-man heat. References Sources * * * 1885 births 1924 deaths Dutch male sprinters Olympic athletes for the Netherlands Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from The Hague Athletes from South Holland People from Sopot {{Netherlands-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frigyes Wiesner
Frigyes Mezei (né ''Friedrich Wiesner;'' 26 September 1887, Mór – 22 March 1938, Budapest) was a Hungarian athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. Mezei was a member of the Hungarian medley relay team that eon a bronze medal. He was the second runner on the squad, running 200 metres. He followed Pál Simon and was followed by József Nagy and Ödön Bodor. Mezei gave Nagy a six-yard lead over the Swedish team in the first round, but Nagy was unable to hold on to it. He made the transfer to Bodor while three yards behind. Bodor was able to regain the lead in the second half of the race to keep the Hungarians in the competition. In the final, Nagy was able to make the transfer to Bodor while five yards ahead of the German runners, though hopelessly behind the dominant American team. This time it was Bodor who was passed, and the Hungarians finished third. In the 100 metres, Mezei placed fourth out of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sven Låftman
Sven Låftman (December 16, 1887 – July 5, 1977) was a Swedish athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Låftman won his preliminary heat in the 200 metres with a time of 23.8 seconds, the slowest winning time in the round. This qualified Låftman to compete in the semifinals, but he did not start in his semifinal heat. He did not advance to the semifinals in the 400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor runn ... after placing third and last in his preliminary heat. References Sources * * * 1887 births 1977 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Sweden Swedish male sprinters {{Sweden-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert C
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Malfait
Georges Désiré "Géo" Malfait (9 December 1878 – 7 December 1946) was a French sprinter. He competed in 100–400 m events at the 1906, 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ..., but failed to reach the finals. Malfait won the national titles in 100 m in 1904 and 1905 and in 400 m in 1905. References 1878 births 1946 deaths Sportspeople from Roubaix French male sprinters Olympic athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1906 Intercalated Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics {{France-sprint-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragnar Stenberg
Ragnar Olof Jakob Stenberg (14 June 1887 – 6 December 1954) was a Finnish sprinter and a sports leader. Athletics Olympic Games He was injured during the Finnish Olympic trials of 1908, but was selected based on his performance the previous year. He was a board member of the Finnish Olympic Committee in 1919–1920 and 1923–1926. National He is credited with two Finnish record times in 400 metres: * 9 September 1906, he tied the current record with 52.4 seconds * 31 August 1908, his time 53.0 is noted as a national record In the Finnish Championships in Athletics, he won a five golds: * 400 metres: 1907 * 110 metre hurdles: 1907 and 1909 * combined running championship: 1907 and 1909 Other Stenberg was a member of the International Association of Athletics Federations Council in 1921–1926. He was the chairman of the track and field athletics chapter of the Finnish Gymnastics and Sports Federation, the predecessor of the Finnish Athletics Federation F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilmos Rácz
Vilmos Rácz (March 31, 1889 – July 18, 1976) was a Hungarian athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm. In the 100 metres, Rácz took second place in his first round heat with a time of 11.4 seconds. He did not advance to the semifinals. His result in the preliminary heats of the 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ... was no different, with his time of 23.3 seconds putting him second in his heat again. References Sources * * * 1889 births 1976 deaths Athletes from Budapest Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Hungary Hungarian male sprinters Hungarian Athletics Championships wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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