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United States at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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United States at the
1900 Summer Olympics
Flag of the United States in 1900
IOC codeUSA
NOCUnited States Olympic Committee
in Paris
Competitors75 in 10 sports
Medals
Ranked 2nd
Gold
20
Silver
13
Bronze
15
Total
48
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

The United States competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1][2]

Athletes at the early Olympic Games (1896, 1900, and 1904) are attributed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) according to the national affiliation of their club or team, rather than their nationality.[nb 1]

At the 1900 Games, Canadian George Orton won a gold medal and a bronze medal in Athletics; as a representative of an American club, his results were attributed to the United States.[3][4] Only the medals of two American athletes in the women's individual golf event at the 1900 Games have been attributed to a foreign country. American Pauline Whittier (silver) was affiliated with the St. Moritz Golf Club in Switzerland, while Abbie Pratt (bronze) was affiliated with the Dinard Golf Club in France; their medals were therefore attributed to Switzerland and France, respectively.[5][6]

Medalists

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Medal Name Sport Event
 GoldFrank JarvisAthleticsMen's 100 metres July 14
 GoldAlvin KraenzleinAthleticsMen's 110 metres hurdles July 14
 GoldAlvin KraenzleinAthleticsMen's 60 metres July 15
 GoldMaxie LongAthleticsMen's 400 metres July 15
 GoldWalter TewksburyAthleticsMen's 400 metres hurdles July 15
 Gold  George Orton (CAN)[nb 1] Athletics Men's 2500 metres steeplechase July 15
 GoldAlvin KraenzleinAthleticsMen's long jump July 15
 GoldIrving BaxterAthleticsMen's high jump July 15
 GoldIrving BaxterAthleticsMen's pole vault July 15
 GoldRichard SheldonAthleticsMen's shot put July 15
 GoldJohn FlanaganAthleticsMen's hammer throw July 16
 GoldRay EwryAthleticsMen's standing long jump July 16
 GoldRay EwryAthleticsMen's standing triple jump July 16
 GoldRay EwryAthleticsMen's standing high jump July 16
 GoldMeyer PrinsteinAthleticsMen's triple jump July 16
 GoldWalter TewksburyAthleticsMen's 200 metres July 22
 GoldAlvin KraenzleinAthleticsMen's 200 metres hurdles July 22
 GoldVesper Boat Club
RowingMen's eight August 26
 GoldCharles SandsGolfMen's individual October 2
 Gold Margaret Ives Abbott Golf Women's individual October 3
 Silver Walter Tewksbury Athletics Men's 100 metres July 14
 Silver John McLean Athletics Men's 110 metres hurdles July 14
 Silver Walter Tewksbury Athletics Men's 60 metres July 15
 Silver William Holland Athletics Men's 400 metres July 15
 SilverMeredith ColketAthleticsMen's pole vault July 15
 Silver Myer Prinstein Athletics Men's long jump July 15
 Silver Josiah McCracken Athletics Men's shot put July 15
 Silver John Cregan Athletics Men's 800 metres July 16
 Silver Irving Baxter Athletics Men's standing long jump July 16
 Silver Irving Baxter Athletics Men's standing triple jump July 16
 SilverIrving BaxterAthleticsMen's standing high jump July 16
 SilverJames ConnollyAthleticsMen's triple jump July 16
 SilverTruxtun HareAthleticsMen's hammer throw July 16
 BronzeH. MacHenrySailing3–10 ton class race 2 May 27
 BronzeMarion JonesTennisWomen's singles July 11
 BronzeFred MoloneyAthleticsMen's 110 metres hurdles July 14
 Bronze  George Orton (CAN)[nb 1] Athletics 400 metres hurdles July 15
 BronzeJohn BrayAthleticsMen's 1500 metres July 15
 BronzeRobert GarrettAthleticsMen's shot put July 15
 BronzeRichard SheldonAthleticsMen's discus throw July 15
 BronzeJosiah McCrackenAthleticsMen's hammer throw July 16
 BronzeDavid HallAthleticsMen's 800 metres July 16
 BronzeWalter TewksburyAthleticsMen's 200 metres hurdles July 16
 Bronze Lewis Sheldon Athletics Men's triple jump July 16
 Bronze Lewis Sheldon Athletics Men's standing high jump July 16
 Bronze Robert Garrett Athletics Men's standing triple jump July 16
 Bronze Harry Van Bergen Sailing 20+ ton class August 2
 BronzeJohn LakeCyclingMen's sprint September 13

Medals reallocated from American athletes to non-American teams

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Medal Name Nationality Affiliation Games Sport Event Reallocated to Ref
 Silver Pauline Whittier  United States  SUI
St. Moritz Golf Club		 1900 Paris Golf Women's individual  Switzerland [5][6]
 Bronze Abbie Pratt  United States  FRA
Dinard Golf Club		  France

Results by event

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Athletics

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The United States team took 16 of the 23 track & field athletics medals, having competed in 22 events (all except the 5000 metre team race). The Americans failed to win a medal in only 3 of the 22 events they contested—the marathon and the two steeplechase events. Kraenzlein won four gold medals while Baxter and Tewksbury led in total medals with five each. Most of the American team did not compete at the events scheduled for Sundays.[7]

Track and road events
AthleteEventHeatSemifinalRepechageFinal
ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank
William HollandMen's 60 metresUnknown3N/adid not advance
Alvin Kraenzlein7.01 Q7.01st place, gold medalist(s)
Edmund MinahanUnknown2 Q7.24
Walter Tewksbury7.21 Q7.12nd place, silver medalist(s)
Dixon BoardmanMen's 100 metresUnknown2 QUnknown4did not advance
Charles Burroughs11.41 QUnknown3 RUnknown4–6did not advance
Arthur Duffey11.41 Q11.01 QByeDNF4
Frank Jarvis10.81 Q11.21 QBye11.01st place, gold medalist(s)
Clark Leiblee11.41 QUnknown2 RUnknown3did not advance
Thaddeus McClainUnknown2 QUnknown2 RUnknown4–6did not advance
Edmund MinahanUnknown2 QUnknown4did not advance
Frederick MoloneyUnknown2 QUnknown3 RUnknown4–6did not advance
Henry SlackUnknown3did not advance
Walter Tewksbury11.41 Q10.81 QBye11.1 seconds2nd place, silver medalist(s)
William HollandMen's 200 metres24.01 QN/a22.94
Walter TewksburyUnknown2 Q22.21st place, gold medalist(s)
Dixon BoardmanMen's 400 metres51.21 QN/aDNS–
Walter DrumhellerUnknown5did not advance
William HollandUnknown2 Q49.62nd place, silver medalist(s)
Harry LeeUnknown2 QDNS–
Maxie Long50.41 Q49.41st place, gold medalist(s)
Harvey LordUnknown3did not advance
William Moloney51.01 QDNS–
Henry SlackUnknown3did not advance
John BrayMen's 800 metresUnknown2 QN/aUnknown6
Edward BushnellUnknown4–6did not advance
John Cregan2:03.01 Q2:03.02nd place, silver medalist(s)
Walter DrumhellerUnknown6–7did not advance
Alexander GrantUnknown6did not advance
David Hall1:59.01 QUnknown3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Howard HayesUnknown3did not advance
Harvey LordUnknown3did not advance
Edward MechlingUnknown4–5did not advance
Justus ScraffordUnknown3did not advance
Harrison SmithUnknown4–6did not advance
John BrayMen's 1500 metresN/a4:07.23rd place, bronze medalist(s)
David HallUnknown4
Alvin Kraenzlein110 metres hurdles15.61 QN/aBye15.41st place, gold medalist(s)
William LewisUnknown3 RUnknown2did not advance
John McLeanUnknown3 R17.01 Q15.52nd place, silver medalist(s)
Frederick MoloneyUnknown2 R17.01 Q15.63rd place, bronze medalist(s)
William RemingtonUnknown2 RUnknown2did not advance
Alvin KraenzleinMen's 200 metres hurdles27.01 QN/a25.41st place, gold medalist(s)
William LewisUnknown5did not advance
Frederick MoloneyUnknown3did not advance
Thaddeus McClainUnknown3did not advance
William RemingtonUnknown4did not advance
Walter TewksburyUnknown2 QUnknown3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
William Lewis400 metres hurdlesUnknown2 QN/aDNS–
Walter Tewksbury1:01.01 Q57.61st place, gold medalist(s)
Arthur L. NewtonMen's 2500 metres steeplechaseN/aUnknown4
Alexander Grant4000 metres steeplechaseN/aDNF–
Thaddeus McClainDNF–
Dick GrantMen's marathonN/aUnknown6–7
Arthur L. NewtonUnknown5
Field events
AthleteEventQualifierFinal
ResultRank ResultRank
Alvin KraenzleinMen's long jump6.9302 Q7.1851st place, gold medalist(s)
Thaddeus McClain6.4357did not advance
John McLean6.6556did not advance
Meyer Prinstein7.1751 Q7.1752nd place, silver medalist(s)
William Remington6.7254 Q6.8254
James ConnollyMen's triple jumpN/a13.972nd place, silver medalist(s)
Daniel HortonUnknown7–13
Frank JarvisUnknown7–13
John McLeanUnknown7–13
Meyer Prinstein14.471st place, gold medalist(s)
Lewis Sheldon13.643rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Irving BaxterMen's high jumpN/a1.901st place, gold medalist(s)
Irving BaxterMen's pole vaultN/a3.301st place, gold medalist(s)
Meredith Colket3.252nd place, silver medalist(s)
Irving BaxterMen's standing long jumpN/a3.1352nd place, silver medalist(s)
Ray Ewry3.3001st place, gold medalist(s)
Lewis Sheldon3.0204
Irving BaxterMen's standing triple jumpN/a9.952nd place, silver medalist(s)
Ray Ewry10.581st place, gold medalist(s)
Robert Garrett9.503rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Daniel HortonUnknown5–10
Frank JarvisUnknown5–10
John McLeanUnknown5–10
Lewis Sheldon9.454
Ray EwryMen's standing high jumpN/a1.6551st place, gold medalist(s)
Irving Baxter1.5252nd place, silver medalist(s)
Lewis Sheldon1.5003rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Robert GarrettMen's shot put12.373 Q12.373rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Truxtun Hare10.928did not advance
Josiah McCracken12.852 Q12.852nd place, silver medalist(s)
Richard Sheldon13.801 Q14.101st place, gold medalist(s)
John FlanaganMen's discus throw33.007did not advance
Robert GarrettNo mark–did not advance
Truxtun HareNo mark–did not advance
Josiah McCracken32.0010did not advance
Richard Sheldon34.103 Q34.603rd place, bronze medalist(s)
John FlanaganMen's hammer throwN/a51.011st place, gold medalist(s)
Truxtun Hare46.252nd place, silver medalist(s)
Josiah McCracken43.583rd place, bronze medalist(s)

Cycling

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The United States' first cycling appearance was at the second Olympic cycling competition, 1900. One cyclist from the United States competed in both events, winning the bronze medal in the 2000 metre sprint to become the only cyclist from outside France to win a medal.

Track

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CyclistEventRound 1QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank
John Henry LakeMen's sprint1:35.81 Q2:02.01 Q2:09.61 QUnknown3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
John Henry LakeMen's 25 kilometresN/aDNF–

Fencing

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The United States first competed in fencing at the Olympics in the sport's second appearance. The nation sent two fencers.

FencerEventRound 1QuarterfinalsRepechageSemifinalsFinal
ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank
F. WeillMen's foilNot advanceddid not advance
Ivan, Viscount d'OyleyMen's épéeUnknown3–6did not advanceN/adid not advance
Otto Bruno SchoenfeldMen's masters sabreUnknown5–8N/adid not advance

Golf

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The United States was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic golf events. The Americans took both gold medals, as well as sweeping the women's competition to take 4 of 6 total medals.

GolferEventScoreRank
Albert LambertMen's individual1898
Arthur Lord2219
Charles Sands1671st place, gold medalist(s)
Frederick Taylor1824
Margaret Ives AbbottWomen's individual471st place, gold medalist(s)
Mary Abbott657
Daria Pratt533rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Ellen Ridgway575
Pauline Whittier492nd place, silver medalist(s)

Polo

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The United States was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic polo event. Americans played on two of the five teams, each time along with British companions. The two American/British combinations won the top two prizes.

TeamEventQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalRank
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result
BLO Polo Club Rugby
Men's poloBye Mexico
W 8–0		 Foxhunters (ZZX)
L 3–1		2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Foxhunters Hurlingham
 Compiègne (FRA)
W 10–0		 Bagatelle (ZZX)
W 6–4		 Rugby (ZZX)
W 3-1		1st place, gold medalist(s)

Rowing

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The United States had one boat at the debut of Olympic rowing; the Vesper Boat Club eight took gold.

BoatEventRound 1SemifinalsFinal
ResultRank ResultRank ResultRank
Vesper Boat Club
Men's eightN/a5:15.41 Q6:07.81st place, gold medalist(s)

Sailing

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The United States had two boats in the first Olympic sailing competitions. MacHenry's Frimousse competed in both races of the 3–10 ton class as well as the open class, Taylor is listed as a crew member for the 3–10 ton races despite owning a different boat in the competition. The bronze medal in the second race is thus often listed as a mixed team medal, as Taylor was British/Australian. Another boat, Singy, competed in the open class with unknown crew. Harry Van Bergen won a bronze medal in the individual 20+ ton class.

SailorsEventTimeRank
3–10 ton class
race 1		Unknown7
3–10 ton class
race 2		4:38:493rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Harry Van Bergen20+ ton class5:32:523rd place, bronze medalist(s)
H. MacHenryOpen classDNF—
UnknownDNF—

Swimming

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For the second Games, the United States had one swimmer compete and won no medals.

SwimmerEventSemifinalsFinal
ResultRank ResultRank
Fred HendschelMen's 200 metre freestyle3:42.03did not advance
Fred HendschelMen's 200 metre obstacle event3:45.24did not advance

Tennis

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The United States was one of four countries to compete in tennis in 1900. It was the nation's first appearance in the sport. Three men and two women competed. Marion Jones took bronze in the women's singles due to a first-round bye and a loss to gold medalist Cooper. The United States also had two medals—a silver and a bronze—as part of mixed teams.

PlayerEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalRank
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result
Basil Spalding de GarmendiaMen's singles Voigt (USA)
W 6-1, 6-3		 L. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 8-6		did not advance5
Charles Sands Mahony (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-3		did not advance8
Charles Voigt de Garmendia (USA)
L 6-1, 6-3		did not advance8
Georgina JonesWomen's singlesN/a H. Prévost (FRA)
L 6-0, 6-1		did not advance5
Marion JonesBye Cooper (GBR)
L 6-2, 7-5		Did not advance3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Men's doublesN/a Sands (USA)/ Warden (GBR)
W 6-3, 7-5		 de la Chapelle/A. Prévost (FRA)
W 6-2, 6-4		 L. Doherty/R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-1, 6-1, 6-0		2nd place, silver medalist(s)
 de Garmendia (USA)/ Décugis (FRA)
L 6-3, 7-5		did not advance5
Mixed doublesN/a G. Jones/Sands (USA)
W 6-1, 7-5		 Cooper/R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-4		Did not advance3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
 M. Jones (USA)/ L. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-1, 7-5		did not advance5

Notes

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  1. 1 2 3 In 2024, the IOC reinstated its original and current attribution policy for athletes at the early Olympic Games (1896, 1900, and 1904). From 2021 to 2024, the IOC briefly attributed medals in individual events according to the athlete's nationality, even when the athlete represented a foreign club or team. Since 2024, participation and medals have instead been attributed according to the national affiliation of the club or team represented by the athlete.[8]

References

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  1. ↑ "United States:1900 Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Olympedia – United States at the 1900 Summer Olympics". Olympedia. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Paris 1900 400m hurdles men Results - Olympic Athletics". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Paris 1900 3000m steeplechase men Results - Olympic Athletics". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Paris 1900 Individual women Results - Olympic Golf (pre-2024)". International Olympic Committee. October 2022. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. 1 2 "Paris 1900 Individual women Results - Olympic Golf". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "2,500 metres Steeplechase, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  8. "Olympedia – FAQ Nationality". Olympedia. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
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