Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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At the 1908 Summer Olympics, 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 ...
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 dropped from the programme. Hungary and Norway competed in rowing for the first time, along with six other nations.


Medal summary


Participating nations

81 rowers from 8 nations competed. * * * * * * * *


Medal table


References


External links


International Olympic Committee medal database
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