The men's coxless four was one of four
rowing
Rowing is the act of propelling a human-powered watercraft using the sweeping motions of oars to displace water and generate reactional propulsion. Rowing is functionally similar to paddling, but rowing requires oars to be mechanically atta ...
events on the
Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics
At the 1908 Summer Olympics, four rowing events were contested, all for men only. Races were held at Henley-on-Thames. The competitions were held from 28 to 31 July. There was one fewer event in 1908 than 1904, after the double sculls was drop ...
programme. Nations could enter up to 2 boats (total of 8 rowers).
[Official Report, p. 37.] Four boats from three nations competed.
Competition format
The 1908 tournament featured two rounds of one-on-one races; with 4 boats in the competition, the semifinals were the first round. Semifinal losers each received bronze medals, so that all competitors earned a medal. The course was 1.5 miles in length, with two slight bends near the start and about halfway.
[Official Report, pp. 237–38.]
Standings
Results
Semifinals
Semifinal 1
The British four won by 2¼ lengths.
Semifinal 2
Final
References
Sources
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Men's coxless 4