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Athletics At The 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's 3000 Metres Steeplechase
The men's 3000 metres steeplechase event was part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics, 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. Records These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1920 Summer Olympics. ''(*)'' unofficial ''(**)'' Race held over 3200 metres; equivalent time for 3000 metres is 10:08.0. Michael Devaney (runner), Michael Devaney won the first ever Olympic 3000 metre steeplechase race in 10:23.0. In the third heat, Percy Hodge set a new record with 10:17.4. In the final, Hodge set a new Olympic record with 10:00.4 minutes. Results Semifinals Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Semifinal 3 Final The final was held on Friday, August 20, 1920. References Sources * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics At The 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3000 Metre Steeplechase Athletics ... [...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] |
Oskari Rissanen
Oskari ("Olavi") Rissanen (March 21, 1893 – February 11, 1957) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Kuopion maalaiskunta, Northern Savonia (now part of Kuopio) and died in Kuopio Kuopio (, ) is a Finnish city and municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia. It has a population of , which makes it the most populous municipality in Finland. Along with Joensuu, Kuopio is one of the major urban, economic, and cult .... In 1920 he qualified for the final of the 3000 metre steeplechase event but did not compete in the race. References External linksprofile 1893 births 1957 deaths Sportspeople from Kuopio Finnish male long-distance runners Finnish male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes for Finland Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics {{Finland-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlo Martinenghi
Carlo Martinenghi (1894 – September 1944) was an Italian long-distance runner who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics and the 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (french: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1924, were an international multi-sport event held in Paris, France. The op .... References External links * 1894 births 1944 deaths Athletes from Milan Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1924 Summer Olympics Italian male cross country runners Italian male long-distance runners Italian male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes of Italy Olympic cross country runners {{Italy-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Guillon
Georges Guillon (10 September 1899 – 13 April 1978) was a French middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase 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 * 1899 births 1978 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics French male middle-distance runners French male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes for France {{France-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frédéric Langrenay
Frédéric Langrenay (24 September 1899 – 16 March 1985) was a French middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase 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 1899 births 1985 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics French male middle-distance runners French male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes for France Place of birth missing {{France-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilmari Vesamaa
Ilmari Vesamaa (4 December 1893, Artjärvi – 24 January 1973) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in 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 .... In 1920 he was eliminated in the semifinals of the 3000 metre steeplechase competition as well as of the 5000 metres event. He finished 14th in the individual cross country event. Due to being not one of the best three performer of the Finnish team he was not awarded with a gold medal in the team cross country competition. References 1893 births 1973 deaths People from Orimattila People from Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish male long-distance runners Olympic athletes of Finland Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Finnish male steeplech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Hulsebosch
Albert Joseph Hulsebosch (April 7, 1897 – January 5, 1982) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bergenfield, New Jersey Bergenfield is a Borough (New Jersey), borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 28,321, an increase of 1,557 from the 2010 United States ce ... and died in South Chatham, Massachusetts. In 1920 he finished sixth in the 3000 metre steeplechase event. References External links * 1897 births 1982 deaths People from Bergenfield, New Jersey Sportspeople from Bergen County, New Jersey Track and field athletes from New Jersey American male steeplechase runners Olympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics {{US-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustaf Mattsson
Gustaf Isidor Mattsson (8 September 1893 – 15 January 1977) was a Swedish long-distance runner. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in the 3,000 m steeplechase and 8,000 m cross-country events and finished in fourth and tenth place, respectively. His tenth place earned him a bronze medal with the Swedish team.Gustaf Mattson Swedish Olympic Committee Mattsson competed over distances ranging from 3,000 m to marathon
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Robert Geyer
Robert Geyer (22 October 1899 – 13 October 1982) was a French middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase 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 * 1899 births 1982 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics French male middle-distance runners French male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes for France 20th-century French people {{France-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Watson (athlete)
Raymond Bates Watson (December 10, 1898 – September 7, 1974) was an American Track and field, track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Garden City, Kansas and died in Quincy, Illinois. At the age of thirteen lost his right hand in a shooting accident. Was occasionally referred to (erroneously) as "the one-arm wonder" Attended Kansas State where he is remembered as the first "Kansas Miler" In 1920 he finished eighth in the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase, 3000 metre steeplechase competition. Four years later he finished seventh in the Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres, 1500 metres event. At the 1928 Olympics he finished ninth in the Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres, 800 metres competition. References External links * * * 1898 births 1974 deaths People from Garden City, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Hedwall
Lars Eugen Hedwall (10 February 1897 – 29 July 1969) was a Swedish male runner who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He finished seventh in the 3000 metre steeplechase The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually abbreviated as ) is the most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 metres, which derives its name from the ... and 24th in the individual cross country event. Although he was a member of the bronze medal winning Swedish cross country team, he did not receive a medal because only three best runners from each team were honored, while Hedwall was fifth. References 1897 births 1969 deaths Swedish male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Sweden Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Swedish male steeplechase runners Olympic cross country runners {{Sweden-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmond Brossard
Edmond Brossard (8 July 1900 – 18 July 1991) was a French runner who competed 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 .... He finished fourth and fifth in the 3000 m and cross-country team events, respectively, and failed to reach the final of the 3000 m steeplechase event. References 1900 births 1991 deaths French male middle-distance runners French male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes of France Athletes (track and field) at the 1920 Summer Olympics Olympic cross country runners 20th-century French people {{France-middledistance-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
