The
United States competed at 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
London,
England. During the opening ceremony, American athletes did not dip their flag to the British royalty in support of the Irish boycott over
Great Britain's refusal to grant Irish independence.
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Medalists
Results by event
Archery
The United States had one archer present in 1908. The 19-year-old Richardson had already won an Olympic bronze medal, in the team event at the 1904 Summer Olympics
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. He competed in both events open to men, taking the bronze medal
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in the York rounds and 15th place in the Continental style.
Athletics
American track & field athletes continued to dominate the sport, taking more than twice as many championships as the next most successful nation, host Great Britain.
Running
Jumping
Throwing
Cycling
Diving
The Americans sent two divers in 1908. Gaidzik made it to the finals in both diving events, after a successful protest in the platform competition. He won a bronze medal in the springboard after tying with the third-place German diver.
Figure skating
Jeu de paume
In the jeu de paume competition, Gould won the gold medal while Sands was eliminated in the first round by the eventual silver medallist.
Shooting
Swimming
Tug of war
Wrestling
Notes
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Nations at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908
Events
January
* January 1 – The British ''Nimrod'' Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton sets sail from New Zealand on the ''Nimrod'' for Antarctica.
* January 3 – A total solar eclipse is visible in the Pacific Ocean, and is the 46 ...
Olympics
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