Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, six swimming events were contested. Only men competed in the swimming competition.
All six of the 1908 events became staples of the Olympic swimming programme, and have been contested at every edition of the Games since. The 50, 200, and 800 freestyle events were dropped from the previous edition (though the 50 and 200 would later return), the relay was lengthened from 4x50 to 4x200, and the 400 breaststroke was shortened to 200 metres.
Canada and Finland made their first appearances in swimming, while Austria, Hungary, and the United States continued their streaks of appearing each time. 14 nations competed in all, with 100 swimmers entering the events.
[edit] Medal summary
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 100 m freestyle |  Charles DanielsUnited States (USA) |
 Zoltán HalmayHungary (HUN) |
 Harald JulinSweden (SWE) |
| 400 m freestyle |  Henry TaylorGreat Britain (GBR) |
 Francis BeaurepaireAustralasia (ANZ) |
 Otto ScheffAustria (AUT) |
| 1500 m freestyle | Henry Taylor Great Britain (GBR) |
Thomas Battersby Great Britain (GBR) |
Francis Beaurepaire Australasia (ANZ) |
| 100 m backstroke |  Arno BiebersteinGermany (GER) |
 Hans Peter Ludwig DamDenmark (DEN) |
Herbert Haresnape Great Britain (GBR) |
| 200 m breaststroke | Frederick Holman Great Britain (GBR) |
William Robinson Great Britain (GBR) |
Pontus Hansson Sweden (SWE) |
| 4×200 m freestyle relay |
Great Britain (GBR) John Derbyshire Paul Radmilovic William Foster Henry Taylor |
Hungary (HUN) Jôzsef Munk Imre Zachár Béla Las Torres Zoltán Halmay |
United States (USA) Harry Hebner Leo Goodwin Charles Daniels Leslie Rich |
[edit] Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Britain (GBR) |
4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | United States (USA) |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Germany (GER) |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Hungary (HUN) |
0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Australasia (ANZ) |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | Denmark (DEN) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Sweden (SWE) |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Austria (AUT) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Italy, and the Netherlands had swimmers compete, but won no medals.
[edit] References
- International Olympic Committee results database
- 1908 London Games Official Report (digitized copy online)
| Events at the 1908 Summer Olympics (London) |
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| Archery • Athletics • Boxing • Cycling • Diving • Fencing • Figure skating • Football • Gymnastics • Hockey • Jeu de paume • Lacrosse • Polo • Rackets • Rowing • Rugby • Sailing • Shooting • Swimming • Tennis • Tug of war • Water motorsports • Water polo • Wrestling |
| Swimming at the Summer Olympics |  |
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