Cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics – 5 miles

The 5 miles was a track cycling event held as part of the cycling programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. It was this 5.0 miles (8,000 m) only time the event was held at the Olympics. At least 10 American cyclists competed, though the precise number is unknown.[1]

Men's 5 miles
at the Games of the III Olympiad
VenueFrancis Field
DateAugust 5
Competitors10+ from 1 nation
Medalists
1st place, gold medalist(s) Charles Schlee  United States
2nd place, silver medalist(s) George E. Wiley  United States
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Arthur F. Andrews  United States

Results

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Final

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The top four placers are known. 5 more cyclists that did not finish the race are also known. How many other cyclists, who they were, and what their results were, are unknown.

Final
    Charles Schlee (USA) 13:08.2
    George E. Wiley (USA)
    Arthur F. Andrews (USA)
4.   Julius Schaefer (USA)
? Unknown competitor(s)
  Teddy Billington (USA) Did not finish
  Burton Downing (USA) Did not finish
  Oscar Goerke (USA) Did not finish
  Marcus Hurley (USA) Did not finish
  Joel N. McCrea (USA) Did not finish

References

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  1. ^ "St Louis 1904 Cycling Track - Results & Videos". International Olympic Committee. March 7, 2019.

Sources

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