Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics – Men's hammer throw


The men's hammer throw was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second time the event was held. The competition was held on Monday, August 29, 1904. Six athletes, all from the United States, competed.
Flanagan, the reigning champion, defended his gold medal and set a new Olympic record.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1904 Summer Olympics.
World Record52.71' John FlanaganNew York July 31, 1904
Olympic Record51.01 John FlanaganParis July 16, 1900

' unofficial - The IAAF didn't begin to recognize World Records in this event until 1912.
John Flanagan bettered the only Olympic record with 51.20 meters.

Results

PlaceAthleteDistance
151.23 OR
250.26
345.73
442.78
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6