Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put
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The men's shot put was a track and field athletics
event held as part of the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics
programme. It was the third time the event was held. The competition was held on August 31, 1904. 8 athletes from 2 nations competed.
(*) unofficial
Ralph Rose
set a new Olympic record in the his first try with 14.35 metres only to be bettered by Wesley Coe
in his first try when he threw 14.40 metres. Finally Ralph Rose
set a new Olympic record and repeated his own unofficial world record with 14.81 metres in his fifth throw.
Track and field
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event held as part of the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics
At the 1904 Summer Olympics, twenty-five athletics events were contested, all for men only.Multi-event competitions, the decathlon and triathlon, were introduced for the first time. The short steeplechase was lengthened slightly, from 2500 to 2590 metres, while the long steeplechase was...
programme. It was the third time the event was held. The competition was held on August 31, 1904. 8 athletes from 2 nations competed.
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1904 Summer Olympics.| World Record | 14.81(*) |  Ralph RoseRalph Rose Ralph Waldo Rose was an American track and field athlete.He was born in Healdsburg, California.... |
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May 21, 1904 |
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| Olympic Record | 14.10 | Richard Sheldon Richard Sheldon Richard Sheldon was the winner of the gold medal in the men's shot put at the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. Sheldon, an American, won with a throw of 14.10 m. He also won a bronze medal in the discus throw. Brother of Lewis Sheldon.-References:... |
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July 15, 1900 |
(*) unofficial
Ralph Rose
Ralph Rose
Ralph Waldo Rose was an American track and field athlete.He was born in Healdsburg, California....
set a new Olympic record in the his first try with 14.35 metres only to be bettered by Wesley Coe
Wesley Coe
Wesley Coe was an American athlete who competed mainly in the shot put.He competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St Louis, United States in the shot put where he won the silver medal between fellow Americans winner Ralph Rose and bronze medal winner Lawrence...
in his first try when he threw 14.40 metres. Finally Ralph Rose
Ralph Rose
Ralph Waldo Rose was an American track and field athlete.He was born in Healdsburg, California....
set a new Olympic record and repeated his own unofficial world record with 14.81 metres in his fifth throw.
Results
Georgantas, the only non-American entrant, withdrew in disgust after officials called his first two attempts fouls for throwing.| Place | Athlete | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.81 OR | |
| 2 | 14.40 | |
| 3 | 13.37 | |
| 4 | 12.39 | |
| 5 | ||
| 6 | ||
| 7 | ||
| — | DQ |