The men's coxless pairs 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 ...
events on the
Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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 paddli ...
programme. Nations could enter up to 2 boats (total of 4 rowers).
[Official Report, p. 37.] Four pairs 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
Semifinal 2
Final
References
Sources
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Men's coxless 2