Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's coxless pair
The men's coxless pairs was one of four rowing events on the Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Nations could enter up to 2 boats. Four pairs from three nations competed.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.Standings
Place | Bow | Stroke | Nation |
1 | John Fenning | Gordon Thomson | |
2 | George Fairbairn | Philip Verdon | |
3 | Frederick Toms | Norway Jackes | |
3 | Martin Stahnke | Willy Düskow | |
Results
Semifinals
Semifinal 1
Place | Bow | Stroke | Nation | Time |
1 | John Fenning | Gordon Thomson | | 9:46.0 |
2 | Frederick Toms | Norway Jackes | | Unknown |
Semifinal 2
Place | Bow | Stroke | Nation | Time |
1 | George Fairbairn | Philip Verdon | | 11:05.0 |
2 | Martin Stahnke | Willy Düskow | | Unknown |
Final
Place | Bow | Stroke | Nation | Time |
1 | John Fenning | Gordon Thomson | | 9:41.0 |
2 | George Fairbairn | Philip Verdon | | Unknown |