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OLYMPIC GAMES

OF LONDON, 1908

IV. INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD

PROGRAMME

BRITISH OLYMPIC COUNCIL 108, Victoria Street, London, S.W.

Chairman—THE RIGHT HON. LORD DESBOROUGH, OF TAPLOW, C.V.O. Hon. Sec.—Rev. R. S. DE COURCY LAFFAN. Assist. Sec.—Capt. F. WHITWORTH JONES.

Telephone: VICTORIA, 2945. Telegrams: "PANKRAT, LONDON.'

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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President : M. LE BARON PIERRE DE COUBERTIN.

ARGENTINE MANUEL DE LA QUINTANA. AUSTRALIA R. COOMBES. AUSTRIA LE PRINCE ALEXANDRE DE SOLMS BRAUNFELS. BELGIUM LE COMTE H. DE BAILLET-LATOUR. BOHEMIA LE DR. JIRI GUTH. BULGARIA His Excel. E. N. TZOKOW. CANADA DENMARK LE CAPITAINE GRUT. FINLAND BARON REINHOLD VON WILLEBRAND. FRANCE M. LE BARON PIERRE DE COUBERTIN. M. HEBRARD DE VILLENEUVE. LE COMTE ALBERT DE BERTIER DE SAUVIGNY. M. E. CALLOT. GERMANY LE GENERAL COMTE VON DER ASSEBURG. LE COMTE C. WARTENSLEBEN. LE DR. W. GEBHARDT. GREECE LE COMTE ALEX. MERCATI. HOLLAND LE BARON F. DE TUYLL. * HUNGARY LE COMTE GEZA ANDRASSY. ITALY ... LE COMTE BRUNETTA D'USSEAUX. LE PRINCE SCIPION BORGHESE. MEXICO MIGUEL DE BEISTEGUI. NORWAY LT.-COL. TH. HEHTYE. PERU ... SENOR DON CARLOS F. DE CANDAMO. PORTUGAL LE DR. DE LANCASTRE. RUSSIA LE COMTE DE RIBEAUPIERRE. LE PRINCE SIMON TROUBETZKOY. SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN LE COMTE DE MEJORADA DEL CAMPO. MARQUIS DE VILLAMEJOR. SWEDEN LE COLONEL BALCK. LE COMTE CLARENCE VON ROSEN. SWITZERLAND LE BARON GODEFROY DE BLONAY. TURKEY UNITED KINGDOM LORD DESBOROUGH. REV. R. S. DE COURCY LAFFAN. UNITED STATES ... PROFESSOR W. M. SLOANE. JAMES H. HYDE.

Sec. Gen. : LE COMTE BRUNETTA D'USSEAUX.

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COUNCIL

BRITISH OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION

Chai.inan-Rt Hon. LORD DESBOROUGH. of Taplow. C.V.O., President of X ÉpéeClub; Actin» President, Lawn Tennis Association ; Ex-Presi- dent Oxford Univershy Boat Cub; Ex-President, Oxford University Athletic Uub ; Member of the International Olympic Committee.

Et Hon LORD MONTAGU OF BEA I LIEU, Automobile Club. Maj Gen KÏ Hon LORD CHEYLESMORE, C.V.O., Chairman of Council, National Rifle Association. «»i,wi/-rl.ili Sir L F F S KNOWI.ES, B rt., Ex-President, Cambridge University Athletic Club. F P ARMSTRONG, Esq., ' hairman Motor Y.xbt Club. H 1ÌFNIAMIN Esq., Ex-President. Amateur Swimming Association. E A BIEDERMANN, Esq., Hon. Sec. Tennis and Rackets Association. J.'BÌ AIR, Esq., Scottish Cyclists'Union. T W 1 BRITTEN, Esq., Hon. Trens.. National Cyclists Lnion. MICHAEL J. BULGER, Esq., M.D., Irish Amateur Athletic Association. GUY M CAMPBELL, Esq., F.R.G.S. THEODORE A COOK, Esq., F.S.A., Amateur Fencing Association. Lt-Col C R. CROSSE, Sec, National R fle Association. 1 H DOUGI AS Esq., Piesident Amateur Boxing Association. U S Dl'NCAN, Esq , Hon. Sec, Scottish Amateur Athletic Assoc mon. W HAYES FI-HER, Esq., President. Nat.onal -katuig Association. P L FISHER Esq., Hon. Sec, Amateur Athletic Association. Maior F. EGK.RTON GREEN. Hurlingham Club. K G GRIDLEY, Esq., Hon. Sec, Amateur Rowing Association. F B O HWES, Esq., Hon. Sec, Lacrosse Union. W HKNKY, Esq., Hon. Sec, Roynl Life Saving Society r 'ROWI ANI' HÌI-' Esq., President, R gby football Union. _ Cant A HUTTO v F.S.A., President, Amateur Fencing Association. W ]. LEIGHTON; Esq., M.B.,Vice-President, Irish Amateur Swimming F T AWIITNCFTF.VY, E-q., Hon. Sec, Amateur Gymnastic Association. G R MEW BU RN, Esq., Hon Sec, La«n Tennis Association. Col G M ONSLOW, National Physical Recreation Society. T? i n'RPlI IY Esa Irish Cyclists' Association. . W RYDERRICHARDSON, Esq., Hon. Sec, Amateur Golf Championship G S ROBERTSON, Esq., British Representative Juror at Olympic Gaines of Athens, 1006...... r NFWTON ROBINSON, Esq., Yacht Racing Association. B HECKSTALL SMITH, Esq.. Sec, Yacht Racing Association. A'F STODDART, Esq., Sec, Queen's Club. V H STONE Fsq , Sec, The Clay Bird Shooting Association. A H SUTHERLAND, Fsq., Chairman, Amateur Wrestling Association. E' SYERS, Esq.. Hon. Sec, Figure Skating Club. H M TENNENT, Esq., Hon. Sec, Hockey Association. F ' T WALL, Esq., Sec, Football Association _ Col. H. WALROND, Hon. Sec, Royal Toxophilite Society.

Honorary Secretary- Rev. R. S.DE COURCY LAFFAN, Member of International Olympic Committee, 108, Victoria Street, Westminster, London, S.W.

Assistant Secretary Captain F. W. JONES.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library The Competitions shall be held under the Laws and Rules of the Amateur Athletic Association of England. GENERAL RULES.

Every competitor must wear complete clothing from the shoulder to the knees (i.e.r jersey sleeved 'O the elbows and loose drawers with slips), and in any event in which a water- jump is included the drawers and slips must be dark in colour. Any competitor will be- excluded from taking part in the Sports unless properly attired. A copy of this rule shnll be- placed in a conspicuous place in the Competitors' Dressing Room at every Athletic Meeting. Any competitor wilfully jostling or across or obstructing another competitor so as to impede his progress shall forfeit his right to be in the competition, and shall not be awarded any position or prize that he would otherwise have been entitled to. livery competitor shall be supplied with and wear on back and front during competition a distinctive numbtr corresponding to his number in the programme.

STATIONS.

In level races the competitors shall ballot for their respective stations at the start, andi each competitor shall take the siation assigned to him by the ballot. No attendant shall accompany any competitor on the mark or in the race, nor shall any- competitor be allowed, without the permission of the Referee or Judges, to receive assistance- or refreshment from anyone during the progress of a race, but this rule does not apply to the- Marat non Race {40 kilometres). STARTING.

All races shall be started by the report of a pistol, and a start shall only be made to the- actual report. All questions as to the starting of a race shall be in the absolute discretion of the Starter, whose descision shall be final. The Starter shall place the competitors on their respective marks in their respective, stations, and shall for this purpose have the assistance of such marksmen as may be. necessary.

No competitor shall touch the ground in front of his mark with any part of his body.

PROTESTS. , Objections and Protests shall be made in accordance with sections 13 and 14 of the General Regulations, which are as follows:—• " 13. Objections to the qualifications of a competitor must be made in writing to the- Secretary of the British Olympic Council at the earliest moment practicable. No such, objection shall be entertained after the lapse of one calendar month from the distribution of the prizes. Every objection shall be accompanied by a deposit of one pound (£1), and if upon investigation the objection shall appear to have been made upon no reasonable ground the deposit shall be forfeited. The British Olympic Council shall decide on every objection, after having heard the representative or representatives on the Honorary Committee (see Article 14) of the person making the objection.

" 14. An Honorary Committee will be formed, consisting of three representatives from, each competing country, to be nominated by the Olympic Committee in that country. Special seats will be reserved for them, as for the members of the International Olympic Committee, at all contests and all festivities connected with the Olympiad, and they will be distinguished by a separate badge. [N.B.—In the case of competitors not represented on the Honorary Committee, the British Olympic Council will appoint three members to act on, behalf of such competitors.] " All protests to be made to the Officials managing any form of contest must be mader through a member or members of the Honorary Committee representing the country to which the competitor belongs who desires to make the said protest for transmission to the said Officials. " Any such protest must be made to the proper Official within half-an-hour of the: termination of the contest to which it relates."

THE RUNNING .

The Judges shall decide the height of the bar at starting, and at each successive- elevation. Each compel tor shall be allowed three jumps at each height. At each height- each competitor shall take one trial in order as on programme ; those failing shall have a.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library second trial in similar order, after which those having failed twice shall make their third •trial. Crossing the scratch without displacing the bar shall not count as one jump. AH measurements shall be made from the ground to the centre of the bar. Neither diving nor somersaulting shall be permitted.

THE . The feet of the competitor may be placed in any position, but shall leave the ground only •once in making an attempt to jump. When the feet are lifted from the ground twice, or two springs are made in making the attempt, it shall count as a trial jump without result. A competitor may rock forward and backward, lifting heels and toes alternately from the ground, but may not lift either foot clear from the ground or slide it along the ground in any -direction. With this exception the rules are similar to the Running High Jump.

THE RUNNING BROAD JUMP. Each competitor shall be allowed three jumps, and the best three competitors of the first trial shall be allowed three more tries each for the final. The farthest jump of all shall win If any competitor fall back or step back, after jumping, or crosses the taking-off line with •either foot, or so swerves aside that he pass beyond the taking-off line, such jump shall not "be measured, but it shall be counted against the competitor as one jump. Alt jumps shall be measured to the taking-off line from the edge of the heel-mark nearest that line, along a line perpendicular to that line.

THE STANDING BROAD JUMP.

The feet of the competitor may be placed in any posit;on, but shall leave the ground only once in making an attempt to jump. When the feet are lifted from the ground twice, or two -springs are made in making the attempt, it shall count as a trial jump without result. A comretitor may rock forward and back, lifting heels and toes alternately from the ground, but may not lift either foot clear of the ground, or slide it along the ground in any direction. In any other respects the rule governing the Running Broad Jump shall also govern the Standing Broad Jump. THE POLE JUMP.

Each competitor shall be allowed three jumps at each height. Crossing the scratch -without displacing the bar shall not count as one jump. All measurements shall be made 'from the ground to the centre of the bar. Three attempts, even if the cross-bar be not dis­ placed, shall count as one jump. The judges shall decide the height of the bar at starting and at each successive elevation.

RUNNING HOP, STEP AND JUMP.

The competitor shall first land upon the same foot with which he shall have taken off. The reverse foot shall be used for the second landing, and both feet shall be used for the third landing. In all other respects the rules governing the Running Broad Jump shall also govern the 'Running Hop, Step and Jump.

THROWING THE HAMMER. The head and handle may be of any size, shape and material, provided that the length of •the complete implement shall not be more than four feet (1-219 metres) and its weight not less than sixteen pounds (7-258 kilos). The competitor may assume any position he chooses, and use either one or both hands. All throws shall be made from a circle seven feet (2-134 metres) in diameter. Each competitor shall be allowed three throws, and the best three competitors of the first trial shall be allowed three more th ows each. The farthest throw of all shall win. All distances shall be measured from the circumference of the circle to the first pitch of the hammer along a line drawn from that pitch to the centre of the circle. Foul throws ¡and letting go of the hammer in an attempt shall count as trial throws.

PUTTING THE WEIGHT.

The Weight shall be put from the shoulder with one hand only, and without follow from .a seven feet (2-134 metres) circle. The weight shall be of iron and spherical, and shall weigh sixteen pounds (7-258 kilos). All puts shall be measure I from the circumference of the circle to the first pitch of the weight along a line drawn from that pitch to the centre of the circle. Each competitor shall be allowed three puts, and the best three competitors of the first trial shall be allowed three more puts each. The farthest put of all shall win. In Throwing the Hammer and Putting the Weight crossing the scratch shall count as a try.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library HURDLE RACE.

IIO METRES.

The Hurdle Race shall be over ten flights of hurdles on a level grass course of no metres (120 yards) straight. The hurdles shall stand 3ft. 6in. (ro6 metre) from tue ground, and shall have'level top-rails, and shall be placed 9-144 metres (-o yards) apart. The first flight of hurdles shall be 13*716 metres 15 yards) from scratch. Each competitor shall have his own line of hurdles, and shall keep to that line throughout the race.

40 ) METRES.

The hurdles shall stand -914 metre {3 feet) from ihe ground, with straight top bars, and each competitor shall keep his own flight of hurdles throughout. There shall be 10 flights of hurdles. The first hurdle shall be placed 45 metres (49*213 yards) from the scratch mark, and the remaining hurdles shall be 55 metres (38-277 yards) apart, and the distance from the last hurdle to the winning post shall be 40 metres (43745 yards).

STEEPLECHASING.

For Steeplechases the hurJles shall not be higher than 3ft. (-914 metre). Every com­ petitor shall go over or through the water ; and anyone who jumps to one side or the other of the water jump shall be disqualified.

WALKING RACE.

In Walking Races, cautions and disqualifications shall be left to the decision of the Judges of Walking, who may appoint assistants if necessary. A disqualified competitor •sha 1 at once leave the track.

TUG OF WAR.

(a) The teams shall consist of equal numbers (S) of competitors. The rope shall be of sufficient length to allow for a "pull" ot twelve feet (3*658 metres) and for twelve feet 13-658 metres) slack at each end, together with four feet (1*219 metres) fur each competitor ; it shall not be less than four inches ("102 metre ) in circumference, and shall be without knots or other holdings for ihe hands. A centre tape shall be affixed to the centre of the rope, and six feet (1829 metres) on each side of the centre tape two side tapes shah be affixed to the rope A cernie line shah be marked on the vt und, and siv feet (1-829 metres) oneither side of the centre line two side lines parallel thereto. At the start the rope shall be taut, and the centre tape shall be over the centre line and the competitors shall be outside the side lines. During no part 01 the pull shall the rope be lied.

(b) The s'art shall he by word uf mouth. During no part of the pull shall the foot ot any competitor go beyond ihe centre line. A pull shall be won when one team shall have pulled the side tape of the opposing side over their own side line or a competitor o the opposing side goes over the centre lit e. No compel it or shall tvftir prep.11 ed boots or shoes or boots or shoes with any projecting nails, tips, s rigs, points, hollows or projections of any kind. No competitor shah make any hole i 1 the ground with his feet « r in any other way before ;he start. No competitor shall wilfully touch the ground with auy part of his person but !ds feet. All heats shall be won by two pulls out of three.

DISCUS.

The DISCUS shill be 2 kilogrammes (4-4 lbs.) in weight and 22 centimetres (8.7 inches) ju diameter. It shall be made ol wood wt.h a smooth iron rim, and shall be capped on each tace with a smooth metal plate. Every competitor must throw with a discus provided by the Committee.

1. Free StyJe.

(a) The discus is thrown from a circle 2* (2*733 yards) in diameter.

(b) From the centre of this circle a straight line shall be drawn in the direction in which the competitors are to throw. At an angle of forty-live degrees on either side of this line shall be drawn side Unes. To consiitute a valid throw the discus must first strike the ground in the space between these side hues.

(c) The method of throwing i.s at the absolute discretion of each competitor.

(tf) The thrower must remain entirely within the circle until the discus first strikes the ground, otherwise tiie throw is ima id.

(c) To measure the distance thrown, a ^tiai;ht line is taken from the point at which the •discus first Sii i.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library II. Throwing the Discus "as at Athens." (a) The discus is thrown from a rectangular pedestal 80 centimetres inches) long and 70 centimetres (27^ inches) broad, sloping forward from a height ot 15 centimetres (6 inches) at the back to a height of 5 centimetres (2 inches) at the front. (b) The method of throwing is as follows :— The thrower places himself on the pedestal with the feet apart, and holding the discus in either hand. He then grasps it with both hands and raises them without letting go the discus with either, extending the rest of his body at the same time in the same direction. After that he turns the trunk to the right and bends sharply, so as to bring ihe left hand, which has now left hold of the discus, to the right knee, and the right hand, still holding the discus, as far back as possible. At this moment the right foot should be forward and both legs bent ; the right foot rests full on the sole, and the left on the toes only. Then by a sharp and simultaneous extension of the whole bodv the thrower throws the discus forward. (c) The thrower may leave the pedestal at the moment of throwing. (d) The measurement of the throw shall be from the point at which the discus first strikes the ground to the centre of the front side of the pedestal.

THROWING THE JAVELIN. (a) The Javelin shall be 2-6 metres long (8*i feet) and 800 grammes in weight {v6 lbs.). It shall be of wood with a sharp iron point, and shall have about the centre of gravity a grip formed by a binding of whipcord without knots; it shall not be provided with a thong, and the shaft shall not be notched. Every competitor must throw with a javelin provided by the Committee. (b) The throwing shall take place from behind a scratch line. The thrower may place his foot or feet upon the line, but if either foot passes the line entirely before t.,e javelin first strikes the ground the throw is invalid. (< ) No throw shall be counted in which the point of the javelin does not strike the ground before any part of the shaft. [d) It is open to the competitor to throw with either hand and with or without a run. (e) The throw is measured from the point at which the point of the j iveitn first strikes the ground perpendicularly to the scratch line, or the scratch line produce.1. Inthe Free Style the manner of holding the javelin is left to the absolute discretion of each competitor. In the Style in which the javelin is held in the middle, the javelin must be held by the grip, and no other method of holding is admissible-

MARATHON RACE. ï. The race of 40 kilometres will be run on a course marked out on public roads by the Amateur Athletic Association and will finish on the running track in the Stadium, where the last J mile will be run (1 lap^536 metres). 2. Each competitor must send with his entry a medical certificate of fitness to take part in the race, and must further undergo a medical examination previous to the start by the me:.iical officer or officers appointed by the British Olympic Council. 3. A competitor must at once retire from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the medical staff appointed by the British Olympic Council to patrol the course. 4. No competitor either at the start or during the progress of the rare may take or receive any drug. The breach of this rule will operate as an absolute disqualification. 5. The station of each competitor at the start will be determined by lot, and in the event of competitors being too numerous to be started on a single line, they will be started on two or more lines. 6. Each competitor shall be allowed two attendants, who shall wear on the arm the same distinctive number as the competitor. 7. The attendants shall during the progress of the race remain belvnd the competitor they are attending or be sufficiently in front to prevent them giving pacing assistance Non- observance of this rule will disqualify the competitor. 8. Attendants will not be permitted at the start of the contest,,but must proceed to an appointed pi ice about 5 miles (8 kilometres) from the star; and join th ir cunp litors as they pass. Upon arrival at the Stadium the attendants must leave the competitor and enter at a different gate. No attendant will be allowed on the track. 9. Any competitor whose attendant or attendants obstruct another competitor will be disqualified. 10. Each competitor must provide his own attendants and required refreshments.

NOTE. The measurement of the Track is taken 12 inches from the inside edge. The direction of running will be left hand inside, except in the case of the Marathon Race.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library CYCLING. The Cycling events are under the management of the National Cyclists' Union.

The National Cyclists' Union was established in February, 1878, and was the first body organised in this or any other country for the especial purpose of conserving and protecting the interests of cyclists generally.

OBJECTS OF THE UNION. ï.—To ensure a fair and equitable adminis­ 4. —To watch the relation between Cyclists tration of justice as regards the rights of and Railway Companies, and other public Cyclists on the Public Roads. carriers, with the view of securing a fair tariff for the carriage of Cycles, and greater 2.—To watch and urge the action of the security in their conveyance. Road Authorities, with a view to the more efficient supervision and maintenance of the 5. —To control Amateur and Professional Roads throughout England and Wales. Cycle Racing, and to frame definitions and make rules on the subject. To arrange for 3-—To watch the course of any legislative Annual Race Meetings, at which the Amateur proposals in Parliament or elsewhere, affect­ and Professional Championships of Cycling ing the interests of the Cycling Public, and shall be decided. to make such representations on che subject 6. —To protect the interests of Cyclists as the occasion may demand. and Cycling generally.

President : THE RIGHT HON. A. J. BALFOUR, M.P.

Vice-Presidents : W. B. TANNER, ESQ. R. TODD, ESQ. T. H. WOOLLEN, ESQ. H. STURMEY, ESQ. E. HICKSON, ESQ. F. P. LOW, ESQ. T. W. GRACE, ESQ. E. B. TURNER, ESQ., F.R.C.S. J. WRIGHT, ESQ. Hon. Treasurer : T. W. J. BRITTEN, ESQ.

Olympic Committee of the N.C.U. : Messrs. R. BRADLEY (Chairman), S. H. ANSELL, J. BLAIR, T. W. J. BRITTEN, W. H. HALLIWELL, T. LONSDALE (Chairman General Committee), W. MITSON W. E. ORD, J. R. SMILES, E. B. TURNER, F.R.C.S., and A. VICKERS. Representatives on British Olympic Council: T. W. J.BRITTEN (National Cyclists' Union), J. BLAIR (National Cyclists' Union and Scottish Cyclists' Union), E. J. O'REILLY (Irish Cyclists' Association).

Secretary : S. R. NOBLE, J.P.

Chief Offices and Library : LONSDALE CHAMBERS, 27, CHANCERY LANE, LONDON, W.C.

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Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library 15. Competitors and their attendants shall be allowed within the enclosure only during tie time between the heat preceding and that in which they are engaged.

16. No machines may be left in the enclosure.

17. Fach competitor shall be allowed to have his own attendant to accompany him to lhe start, and the attendant shall remain near the point at which he started his man unti! the conclusion of the heat, when he shall leave the enclosure.

18. Any competitor giving his name as a starter in any heat must compete in that heat, unless he has the sanction of the Judge to do otherwise.

19. Any competitor rpialifving in a heat must ride in the final or semi-final heat, unless he has the sanction of the Judge to do otherwise.

20. When a qualified rider of anv heat or tie does not compete in the final the Judge shall have power to allow the next in that heat to compete in his stead.

21 No one shall be permifed to compete in any trial heal olher than that in which his name is printed on the programme, and no made-up, late, or supplementary heats or trials shall be permitted under any circumstances.

N.B.—This does not apply to the Tandem Race, owing to special circumstances conneci.- therewith on July 13th.

24!. À bell shall be rung at the dressing room before each heat, and after sufficient time has been allowed for competitors to get to their allotted marks a start shall be effected.

23. So competitor shall be allowed to start unless he wear half sleeves and complete clothing from shoulders to the knees, and the Judge has power to order off the track any competitor who is not decently attired.

24. Attendants, when pushing off competitors, must keep both feet behind the mark from which the competitor aciu. ily starts. Should the attendants cross such mark wilb either foot while starting such competitor, the competitor shall be liable to di-qualification.

25. In all races where more than one competitor starts, lots will be drawn by the competitors to decide who shall lake precedence, counting from the inside of the track. The numbers of non-starters will be placed on the board in ihe preliminary heats.

26 Anv objection respecting foul riding, starting off a wrong mark, or other such offence committed during ' i e race shall be made to the Judge as soon as possible after the heat, and before ihe distribution of prizes.

27 In the event of a protest or objection being lodged against a successful competitor, his prize shall be withheld until tlie Judge shall haved- cided whether he is, or is not, entitled to the same. In the latter case, the first prize shall be given to the second man, and the second prize to the third man, and so on.

28. No form of toe clip or strap shall be permitted to be used which does not allow the feet to be easily withdrawn without unfastening.

IMPORTANT N°TTCF.—In order to warn competitors that they are outside the l ime Limit a Ked Flag will, as far as practicable, be displayed at the Finishing point and simultaneously by the Umpires at the corners of the track ; even though the Flag is not displayed, the heat will be declared void if the Time Limit is exceeded.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library Prizes for the Olympic Games of London, 1908. Every Olvmpic Prize Medal carries with it an Olympic Diploma. In addition, to the Club or Association to which the winner or winning team belongs an Olympic Diploma is presented. N.B—Special Merit Certificates for specially meritorious performances may be awarded in every competition

ATtSLETICS. PRIZKS for each of the follov 1st Prize Gold Olympic Medal. 2nd Prize Silver Olympic Medal. 3rd Prize Bronze Olympic Medal. Flat. 5 Miles Run. Throwing the Hammer. Flat. 10 Miles Walk. Putting the Weight. 400 Mstres Flat. Standing Bro'id Jump. 3,503 Metres Walk. Fiat. Standing High Jump. Discus (Free Style). 1, Flat. Running Broad Jump. Discus (as at Athens, 1906). 110 Metres Hurdle. Running High Jump. Javelin (Free Style). Hurdle. Hop, Step, and Jump. Javelin (with the Javelin* 3,200 Metres . Pee Jump. held in the middle). Marathon Race, for which Challenge Cup has been, in addition, presented by th Greek Olympic Committee. PRIZES for — 1st Prize 4 Gold Olympic Medals. 2nd Prize 4 Silver O.ynipic Medals. 3rd Prize 4 Bronze Olympic Medals. PRIZES for the Three-Mile Team Kace- lst Prize 5 Gold Olympic Medals. 2nd Prize 5 Silver Olympic Medals. 3rd Prize 5 Bronze Olympic Medals. PRIZES lor the Tug-of-War— 1st Prize 8 Gold Olvmpic Melais 2nd Prize 8 Silver Olympic Medals. 3rd Prize 8 Bronze Olympic Medals.

ARCHERY. PRIZES for each of the following Events— 1st Prize •• Gold Olympic Medal. 2nd Prize '. Silver Olympic Medal 3rd Prize Bronze Olympic Medal. GENTLEMEN—The York Round. LADIES-The National Round. GEXTLEMIvN—Continental Competition.

CYCLING. PRIZES for each of the following Events—

1ct- Vr\„. .. .. Gold Olvmpic Medal. 1 2udpn?e :: :: : ^ ^sr**? 8âsH ¡ 3rd Prize Bronze Olympic Medal. One Lap, 660 yards. I 5,000 Metres. I 100 Kilometres. l.COO Metres. I 20 Kilometres. I PRIZES for the Tandem Bicycle Race— 1st Prize •• •• 2 Gold Olvmpic Medals. 2nd Prize " " 2 Silver Olympic Medals. 3rd Prize 2 Bronze Olympic Medals.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library CYCLING—continued. PRIZES for the Pursuit Race— 1st Prize 4 Gold Olympic Medals. 2nd Prize 4 Silver Olympic Medals. 3rd Prize .. 4 Bronze Olympic Medals.

GYMNASTICS. PRIZES for the Individual Competitions (Heptahlon)— 1st Prize Gold Olympic Medal. 2nd Prize Silver Olympic Medal 3rd Prize Bronze Olympic Medal. PRIZES for the Team Competitions— 1st Prize .. .. 1 Gold Medal to the Team. Silver Olympic Medal to each Member of the Team, 2nd Prize .. .. 1 «Silver Olympic Medal to the Team. Bronze Olympic Medal to each Member of the Team. In addition, a Challenge Cup has been presented by the City of Prague to the winning; Gymnastic Team. FENCING. PRIZES for Epée Individual­ ist Prize Gold Olympic Medal. 2nd Prize .. Silver Olympic Medal. 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th .. .. Bronze Olympic Medals. PRIZES for the épée Team— 1st Prize 8 Gold Olympic Medals. 2nd Prize .. .. •.. .„ .. 8 Silver Olympic Medals. In addition, an International Challenge Vase has been presented by the English Fencers to the winning Epée Team. PRIZES for the Sabre Individual­ ist Prize Gold Olympic Medal. 2nd Prize Silver Olympic Medal. 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th .. .. Bronze Olympic Medals. PRIZES for the Sabre Team— 1st Prize 8 Gold Olympic Medals. 2nd Prize 8 Silver Olympic Medals,

WRESTLING. PRIZES for the following Events— 1st Prize Gold Olympic Medal. 2nd Prize Silver Olympic Medal. 3rd Prize Bronze Olympic Medal. Style—Catch-as-Catch-Can. Style— Grseco-Roman.

SWIMMING. PRIZES for each of the following Events- 1st Prize Gold Olympic Medal. 2nd Prize Silver Olympic Medal. 3rd Prize Bronze Olympic Medal. 100 Metres High Diving j 200 Metres Breast Stroke 400 Metres Fancy Diving 100 Metres Back Stroke 1,500 Metres

PRIZES for the 20O Metres Team Race- 1st Prize 4 Gold Olympic Medals. 2nd Prize 4 Silver Olympic Medals. 3rd Prize 4 Bronze Olympic Medals. PRIZES for the Water Polo— 1st Prize 7 Gold Olympic Medals. 2nd Prize , 7 Silver Olympic Medals. 3rd Prize 7 Bronze Olympic Medals.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library OLYMPIC GAMES

ATHLETICS. Officials for Saturday, July 25th.

REFEREES (Racing) .-G. V. A. Schofield, T. M. Abraham, M. Shearman. FIELD.—E. B. Holmes, E. H. Pelling, H. J. Barclay. JUDGES (Racing).—W. Mabbett, D. Basan, Horan, A. Ross Scott. FIELD.-Harding, W. A. Brommage, C. T. W. Hickman, J. T. Green. STARTERS.—C. L. Lockton, C. H. Goble, W. Tripp. STARTERS' STEWARD.—I. Davidson. TIMEKEEPERS.—W. W. Alexander, C. J. Pratt, W. M. Barnard. UMPIRES.—Brewell, F. W. Baker, G. Stratton, A. J. Eggleston. COMPETITORS' STEWARDS.—H. W. G. Haslegrave (Chief), D. Presser, A. \ C. Otway, W. Coles, Synott, Allen, A. B. Horner. PRESS STEWARD.—P. W. B. Tippetts, E. O. Cheshire. HON. SECRETARY AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.-P. L. Fisher. ASSISTANT SECRETARY.—S. G. Moss. COMMITTEE ROOM, Stadium, Block Q.R.S., Room No. 33.

SWIMMING. Officials for Saturday, July 25th.

STARTER.—A. Hudson. JUDGES. —H. Benjamin, Dr. W. J. Leighton. REFEREE.—G. W. Hearn. TIMEKEEPERS.—F. Baxter, J. C. Hurd; Third man, E. J. Tackley. TURNING JUDGES.—A. St. P. Cumin, G. A. Potter. LAP SCORERS.—H. J. Barclay, A. E. Ormondroyd. COMMITTEE ROOM at Stadium, Block G.G.-F.F., Room No. 6. STEWARDS.—J. C. Richardson, J. H. Phipps, S. Roe, F. Harris, J. G. Coppock, A. W. Creasy, A. Judkins, F. O. Fenning. PRESS STEWARDS.—Conway, G. Warne, H. I. Breston. COSTUME STEWARDS—W. S. Hawkins, R. W. Jones. TELEGRAPH STEWARD.—A. Freedman. HON. SEC. A.S.A..—J. C. Hurd, 24, Cantley Avenue, Clapham, S.W.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library IV. INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD.

Olympic Games of London, 1908

Programme of Twelfth Day SATURDAY, JULY 25th, 1908.

MORNING.

10.o a.m. ATHLETICS.

Event No. 1. HOP, STEP AND JUMP. To be competed in Sections as follows :— SECTION 1. I SECTION 2. F. Lukeman Canada 16 D. A. Stupart South Africa A. Quinn Canada 17 J. Halme Finland D. Millier Greece 18 Giittormsen Norway U. Railo Finland 19 J. J. Brennan U. S. A. E. H. Hutcheon Australia ¿0 J. F. O'Connell U. S. A. H. M. Olsen Norway 21 D. R. Sherman U. S.A. E. Brambilla Italy 22 S. H. Bellah U. S.A. 8 P. Adamg U. S.A. 23 K. Lampelmayer Austria 9 F. C.Irons U. S.A. 24 A. Hoffman Germany 10 M. J. Sheridan U. S.A. 25 S. Laaftman Sweden 11 F. Young U. S.A. 26 T. J. Ahearne Gt. Britain * Ireland 12 A. Weinstein Germany 27 G. M. Mayberry Gt. Britain & Ireland Fryksdal Sweden 28 E. Savage Canada Le..hy Gt. Britain & Ireland 29 J. Garfield 15 C. P. R. Dugmore Gt. Britain & Ireland Macdonald Canada

SECTION 3. 3!) F. Mount Pleasant U. S. A. 31 E. Larsen Norway 32 R. Stenberg Finland 33 E. T. Cooke U. S. A. 34 J. Schommer U. S. A. 35 B. T. Stephenson U. S. A. 36 G. Krojer Austria 37 Dr. P. Weinstein Germany 38 M. Brustmann Germany 39 C. Silfverstrand Sweden 40 N. S.Jacobson Sweden 41 M. D. Dineen Gt. Britain Í i Ireland 42 G. Barber Canada 43 C. Bricker Canada

1st. .. 2nd 3rd..

Distance Ft In

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library Event No. 2. 400 METRES.

FINAL.

This Race was run'on Thursday but declared void, and ordered to be run at 12 noon to-day, in Strings. No. 1 W. Halswelle .. • .. .. Gt. Britain & Ireland. No. 2 J. B. Tayler ...... U.S.A. No. 3 W. C. Robbins U.S.A.

2nd 3rd.

Tim^ sec.

AFTERNOON. 2.30 p.m

Event No. 3. EXHIBITION OF DIVING.

F. Nicolai Germany. H. Freyschmidt Germany. H.Johansson Sweden. A. Spangberg Sweden. G. W. Geidzik U.S.A. H. C. Grote .. U.S.A. H. Goodworth Gt. Britain & Ireland. G. Melville Clarke Gt. Britain & Ireland.

3.0 p.m.

EXHIBITION WATER POLO Event No. 4. MATCH. POLYTECHNIC v. ZEPHYR.

1 A. Judkins Goal G. Car 2 W. G. Emery (Captai,1) Right Back C. Botting 3 D. Z. Palmer Left Back E. Limbrey 4 J. Hodgson Half Back H. Cos 5 F. L. Woods Right Forward R. S. Higgins 6 R. C. Bott Centre Forward E. Lmgley 7 A. Davies Left Forward H. J. Williams

Gods. Goals.

Referee F. Baxter Timekeeper R. F. B. Cross Goal Score. G. Marshall and J. C. Hurd

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library 4.5 p.m.

Event No. 5. IIO METRES HURDLE RACE. FINAL. Winner of Heat 1 No. 1. A. B. Shaw U.S.A.

„ 2 No. 2. F. C. Smithson ..,

„ 3 No. 3. W. M. Rand

„ 4 No. 4. J. C. Garreis

2nd 3rd.

Time Sec. 4 10 p.m.

Event No. 6. I, RELAY RACE

The Race will be run as follows:— 2O0 Metres, 200 Metres, 400 Metres, 800 Metres. FINAL. Winner of Heat 1. Winner of Heat 2. HUNGARY. GERMANY. LIGHT BLUE CAPS. WHITE CAPS.

1 C. Radoczy 9 A. Breynck

2 G. Racz 10 O. Quarg

3 G. Graber 11 C. Bechler

4 A. Veres 12 H. Rehder 5 P. Simon 13 H. Braun

6 J. Berneg 14 Dr. 0. P. Trieloff 7 J. Nagy 15 H. Eickle 8 E. Bodor 16 A. Hoffmann Winner of Heat 3. U.S.A. RED CAPS.

17 N. J. Cartmell 18 H. J. Huff 19 J. B. Taylor 20 N. W. Sheppard 21 W. F. Hamilton 22 J. D. Whitham 23 N. A. Merriam 24 J. P. Halstead

1st. ...2nd . 3rd. Time Sec.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library SWIMMING. 3.30 p.m. Officials. Starter, A. Hudson.—Referee, G. W. Hearn.—;Judges, Dr. W. J. Leighton, H. Benjamin.— Timekeepers, F. Baxter, J. C. Hurd.—Turning Judges, A. St. P. Cufflin, G. A. Porter.— Lap Scorers, H. J. Barclay, W. S. Hankins.

Event No. 7, 1,500 METRES.

FINAL. Station. F. E. de Beaurepaire. Australia 1 Light Blue Cap. 2nd in Heat 1 of Second Round. H. Taylor G. B. & I. 2 White Cap .... 1st „ „ „ O. Scheff Austria 3 Red Cap 2nd „ . „ „ T. S. Battersby G. B. & I. 4 Navy Blue Cap 1st ,, „ „

3rd.

Time Min. .Sec.

Providing the time of the winner in the 1,500 Metres is good he will continue his swim to the Mile, which is one length and 32 feet further, making a total of 16 lengths and 32 feet, and attempt to lower the Mile Record of 24 min. 428 sec. made by D. Billington, at Highgate, on July 1st. 1905.

A CHALLENGE CUP has been presented by THE

CITY OF PRAGUE to the Winner of the Individual

Gymnastic Competition and NOT as stated in the List

of Prizes.

Signálmen of the R.N. Reserve from H.M.S. Buzzard

will Hoist the National Flag of the Winner of the Gold and

Silver Medals in each Competition on the Flagstaff

alongside the Swimming Tank.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library WRESTLING

A Display of ICELANDIC WRESTLING

WILL TAKE PLACE This Afternoon, at 3.0 p.m.

ON SOUTH PLATFORM.

Also a Display of CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND WRESTLING

ON NORTH PLATFORM.

The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company are kindly giving a SILVER CHALLENGE CUP for the Heavy Heavy Grseco-Roman Style of Wrestling.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library WRESTLING. 10.0 a.m. Event No. 5. GRitECO-ROMAN (Light Weight).

Committee Room at Stadium, Room No. 27.

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPETITORS. The Draw for the Events will take place before each Event, and Competitors must answer to their names 9.30 a.m. each morning:. Those failing to do so will be debarred from taking part in the Competition. Cos lime.—Wrestling tights must reach to the knees, and trunks be worn above them. Short-sleeve 1 vests must be worn. This rule will be most rigidly enforced. Rules.—Competitors are asked to carefully study the Rules governing Wrestling.

OFFICIALS Chairman N.A.W.A. - - A. H. SUTHERLAND. Referees, P. Klein and P. Longhurst. Judges, C. Helgesson, A. Brilli, A. R. Nielsin, G. Lister and G. H. Wheeldon. Timehectei, A. E. T yler. Scorekeeper, H. W. Keen. Judges' Stewards, M. E. Tredwell, and F. W. Knight. Competitors' Steward, F. G. Crust.

No. 1 PLATFORM (North).

Competitors' Numbers will be shown in the frames at the side of the mats. Numbers not shown in First Round will have drawn Byes.

SEMI-FINAL.

16 E. Porro Italy 35 G. H. Persson Sweden 28 A. Linden Finland 29 N. Orloff Russia

SEMI-FINAL.

No v. No No v. No The two Losers in this Bout will compete for Third Prize.

FINAL.

GRJECO-ROMAN (Middle Weight). FINAL.

51 F. M. Martensson Sweden

53 M. Andersson Sweden /

2nd 3rd A. Andersen, Denmark

NOTE.—In the absence of the Chair-nan of the N.A.W.A., the Senior Referee, Mr. Percy Longhurst, will be in charge of ¿til wrestling.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library Arrangements for Prize giving are as follows :

I.—As the Prize-giving involves five separate Divisions of Prize Winners, it is essential that the following instructions should be strictly observed: -

(a) The holder of a prize ticket must walk up to receive his prize between two flags of the same colour as his ticket, or he will not obtain the award to which he is entitled.

(b) He will only receive his prize in exchange for his ticket, which will be handed to the official instructed to ask for it.

(c) The number on his ticket not only indicates the exact prize won by its holder, but also shows the order of the place he must take in the procession allotted to prizes of that kind.

(d) Team Prizes will be taken by the Captain.

(e) Challenge Cups will be given in the Red Division after the Gold Medals have been distributed. 2.30 Dark Blue Vouchers = Second Prize Yellow Vouchers = Third Prize Light Blue Vouchers Diploma of Merit Green Vouchers = Commemorative Medals 4.30 Red Vouchers = First Prize

II.—Prize Ceremony. 2.10.—All winners of second and third prizes and of diplomas of merit, and all recipients of the special green cards for commemorative medals, will assemble on the east side of the Stadium, on the cycle track, opposite Block MM, and between Rooms n and 12. 2.15.—The band of the Grenadier Guards will play the National Anthems of all the foreign countries represented.

2.25.—The Drums and Fifes of the Irish Guards will play the "Advance," followed by a march.

2.30.—The prize-winners mentioned above will advance across the grass to the cinder-path at the south-west corner of the Stadium, and from there along the cycle track to their respective prize tables, which will be arranged as follows, counting outwards from the Royal box.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library A. —Second-prize winners, holding dark-blue tickets, will advance between the dark-blue flags to the table of the s ime colour, at which her Grace the Duchess of Rutland will distribute the silver medals, assisted by Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Boulger, members of the British Olympic Council, as her marshals.

B. —Third-prize winners, holding yellow tickets, will advance between the yellow flags to the table of the same colour, at which Katharine Duchess of Westminster will distribute the bronze medals, assisted by Mr. Syers, Mr. Biedermann, and Mr. Hawes, members of the British Olympic Council, her marshals. C. —Winners of diplomas of special merit will ad\ ance between the light-blue flags to the table of the same colour, at which the Duchess of Westminster will distribute the diplomas, assisted by Mr. Henry, Mr. Benjamin, and Mr. Richardson, members of the British Olympic Council, as her marshals. D. —Recipients of the special commemorative medals will advance between the green flags to the table of the same colour, at which the Lady Desborough will distribute the medals, assisted by Mr. Blair, member of the British Olympic Council, and Mr. Vaughton, as her marshals.

The drums and bugles of the Irish Guards will sound the advance as each of these processions start.

The band of the Grenadier Guards will play the National Folk Songs during the first part of the prize-giving.

4.0.—When the National Anthem announcing the arrival of the Queen has begun, the winners of all first prizes will have been drawn up along the east side of the Stadium, opposite Block MM, on the concrete cycle track, between Rooms 11 and 12. 4.15.—Immediately the 1,600-metre Relay Race is over, the band of the Grenadier Guards will play " See, the Conquering Hero Comes ! " and the procession of first-prize winners will form up on the two tracks and cross the grass to the south-west corner of the arena, and when the drums and bugles of the Irish Guards have sounded the advance, they will advance to the platform on the cycle track, beneath the Royal box, where they receive the gold medals from Her Majesty the Queen, who will be attended by Lord Desborough, the members of the Inter­ national Olympic Committee, the members of the British Olympic Council, and others.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library On descending from the platform in front of the Royal box the winners will be presented with diplomas by Mr. George Drinkwater, Oxford University Boat Club, and Mr. C. K. Philips, Oxford University Boat Club, acting as marshals, and with a sprig of oak-leaves from Windsor Forest, graciously sent by His Majesty the King, which will be handed to them by Lieutenant Norman Leith Hay Clark, Lincolnshire Regiment, acting as marshal. Each sprig of oak will be tied in the Union Jack.

5.15. Her Majesty the Queen will then present the following challenge cups to their winners, assisted by Mr. George Stuart Robertson and Mr. Theodore A. Cook, members of the Olympic Council, as her marshals : The Greek Trophy for the Marathon Race. The Prague Trophy for Gymnastics. The Montgomery Statuette for Discus. The Prince of Wales's Cup for Cycling. The Hurlingham Club Trophy for Polo. The Gold and Silversmiths' Cup for Wrestling. Lord Westbury's Cup for Clay Bird Shoot ng, and the International Challenge Cup presented by British Fencers for Epee Teams. It should be noted that the Brunetta Trophy for swimming has not arrived, and that the French Government's Vase for yachting, the Brunetta Statuette for rowing, and the Football Association's Trophy for football have not yet been competed for. Winners of the challenge cups and captains of winning teams, accompanied by their teams, will advance to receive their cups at the signal of three bugles from the Irish Guards. 5 30.—When the drums and bugles of the Irish Guards have sounded at the end of the giving of the Challenge Cups, the prize-winners will have formed in line on the running-track in front of the Royal box, and after three cheers have been given for the Queen, at a signal from Lord Desborough, the band of the Grenadier Guards will play the National Anthem.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library LIST OF FIRST PRIZE WINNERS.

I ATHLETICS (Stadium) 1 100 Metres R. E. Walker. '2 200 Metres R. Kerr. 3 400 Metres 4 800 Metres M. W. Sheppard. 5 1,500 Metres. M. W. Sheppard. 6 .. 7 .. C. J. Bacon. 8 3,200 Metres Steeplechase A. Russell 9 Five Miles Run E. R. Voigt 10 Ten Miles Walk G. E. Lamer 11 Marathon Race J. J. Hayes 12 Standing Broad Jump R. C. Ewry 13 „ High Jump.. R. C. Ewry 14 Running Broad Jump F. C. Irons 15 Running High Jump .. H. T. Porter 16 Hop, Step and Jump I E. T. Cooke 17 Pole Jump 1 A. C. Gilbert Dead Heat 18 Throwing the Hammer J, J. Flanagan 19 Putting Weight R. Rose 20 Tug of War .. Gt. B. & Ireland (City Police) 21 3 Miles Team Race Gt. Britain & Ireland 22 3,500 Metres Walk G. Lamer 23 Discus (Free Style) M. J. Sheridan 24 Discus (Greek Style) M. J. Sheridan 25 Javelin (Free Style) .. E. V. Lemming 26 Javelin (Restricted Style) E. V. Lemming 27 Relay Race, 1,600 Metres

2 ARCHERY (Stadium)

28 York Round W. Dod 29 National Round Miss Q. Newall 30 40 Arrows, 50 Metres M. Grisot 3 CYCLING (Stadium)

31 660 Yards (lap) V.Johnson 32 1,000 Metres.. Declared Void 33 5,000 Metres.. B. Jones 34 20 Kilometres C. Kingsbury 35 100 Kilometres C. H. Bartlett 36 Pursuit Race Gt. Britain & Ireland (L. Meredith, Capt.) 37 2,000 Metres Tandem Schilles and Auftray

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library 4 FENCING (Stadium)

38 Épee Individual 39 Epee Teams 40 Sabre Individual 4L Sabre Teams...... ,

(Foil play, 50 Silver Commemorative Medals with 50 Special Merit Diplomas. No Prizes.)

5 GYMNASTICS (Stadium)

42 .. ., ...... A. Braglia 43 Teams ...... Sweden

6 LAWN TENNIS

44 Grass Singles (Men) M. J. G. Ritchie

45 ,, Doubles (Men) S G. W. Hillyard and • ' IR. F. Doherty 46 ,, Singles (Ladies) Mrs. Lambert Chambers

47 Covered Singles (Men) A. W. Gore f A. W. Gore and 48 ,, Doubles (Men' "• 1 H. Roper Barrett

49 Singles (Ladies) Miss Eastlake Smith

7 MOTOR BOATS.

50 Open 51 Under 60feet 52 Under 8 Metres

8 POLO.

fCapt. H. Wilson, D.S.O. 53 Winning Team J £• ^¡"er. " P. W. Ntckalls. CD. Miller.

9 RACKETS

54 Singles E. B. Noel

55 Doubles {j^'SSSñ

10 SHOOTING

56 National Rifle Teams ...... U.S.A. 57 Open Individual Rifles 1000 yards ...... Colonel J. K. Milner 58 Open Rifle Teams ...... Norway 59 Open Individual Rifles ...... A. Hilgerud 60 Miniature Rifle Teams ...... Gt. Britain & Ireland 31 Miniature Rifles, Individual 50 Yards 32 Miniature Rifles, Disappearing Target .. .. W. K. Styles

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library i5 Miniature Rifles, Moving Target J. F. Fleming 64 Revolver Teams U.S.A. 65 Revolver Individual P. van Asbrock 66 Running Deer Teams Sweden 67 Running Deer Individual O. G. Swahn 68 Running Deer Double Shot .. W. Winans 69 Claybirds Individual.. W. H. E wing 70 Claybirds Team Gt. Britain & Ireland (F. W. Moore, Capt.)

II SWIMMING (Stadium)

71 100 Metres .. C. M. Daniels 72 400 Metres H. Taylor 73 1,500 Metres.. 74 High Diving Sweden 75 Fancy Diving A. Zurner 76 200 Metres Team Gt. Britain & Ireland 77 200 Metres Breast Stroke F. Holman 78 100 Metres Back Stroke A. Bieberstein 70 Water Polo Gt. Britain & Ireland

12 TENNIS Jay Gould

13 WRESTLING (Stadium)

Catch-as-Catch-Can Bantam Catch-as-Catch-Can Feather .. Catch-as-Catch-Can Light Catch-as-Catch-Can Middle .. Catch-as-Catch-Can Heavy Grseco-Rotnan Light 87 Grasco-Roman Middle .. Grasce-Roman Light Heavy 89 Gra3CO-Roman Heavy

TOTALS.

160 Gold Medals. 193 Second Diplomas 197 First Diplomas. 196 Bronze Medals. 197 Club Diplomas. 146 Third Diplomas. 193 Silver Medals.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library Programme of Music

TO BE PERFORMED BY THE BAND OF H.M. GRENADIER GUARDS

By permission of Colonel Lord St. Levan, C. V.O., C.B.

Conductor - - A. WILLIAMS, M.V.O., Mus. Doc. Oxon, 2nd Lieut.

SATURDAY, JULY 25th, 1908.

1 MARCH ... "Entry of the Gladiators" /. Futi h

2 REMINISCENCES of... "Offenbach" .. Arr. Winterbottm

3 WALZER ... "The Beautiful Blue Danube" Strauss

4 AN EVENING IN TOLEDO ... Schmeliiig

5 SELECTION from ... " The Mikado " Sullivan

6 SUITE ...... "Americana" 1 hurbun

7 OVERTURE ... "The Barber of Seville" Rossini

8 AN INDIAN ROMANCE "Hobomoko" Reeves

9 NEAPOLITAN SCENES Massenet

10 VALSE "Luna" Linche

11 HUNGARIAN DANCES (5 and 6) Brahms

12 SELECTION OF SONGS ... Schumann

IS MARCH "L'Entente Cordiale" ...... G. Allier <£ob ¿§abc rije fetng.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library PROGRAMME OF FIREWORKS ON SATURDAY, JULY 25th, 1908

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

MM. RUGGIERI, OF PARIS

(Artificier du Gouvernement Français).

SIGNALS WILL BE FIRED BEFORE THE DISPLAY. ILLUMINATION OF THE GROUNDS BY COLOURED FLAMMES. CROCODILES AND DUCKS. POWERFUL ELECTRIC EMBRASSEMENT. DEVICE—GRANDE BRILLANTE IN MULTICOLOURED FIRE. JAPANESE BOMBS. DEVICE—GREAT GOLDEN VASQUES. WALL OF FIRE BY ELECTRIC CANDLES. DEVICE (COMIC) -LES TROIS ENTETES, MOVING PIECE. MULTICOLOURED BOMBS. DEVICE—WALL OF DAZZLING MOSAÏQUES. RAIN OF GOLD. DEVICE—LA GRANDE TORSADE. DOUBLE REVOLVING PIECE. ELECTRIC VOLCANS. DEVICE—DAZZLING CASCADES OF A SPLENDID EFFECT. STARFISH BOMBS. DEVICE (FINAL)—PORTRAITS OF FIRE OF H.M. THE KING AND H.E. THE PRESIDENT FALLIÈRES IN A BEAUTIFUL CARTOUCH WITH A FLIGHT OF STARS AND COMETES. GRAND AND DAZZLING BOUQUET. BOMBE D'ADIEU.

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Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library PREVIOUS RECORDS. ATHLETICS. 100 Metres Flat (109"3 yards). Olympic Record; ro* sec, by F. W. Jarvis, of New York, at Paris, 1900. French Record, 10 min. f|, sec, by A. Tournois. 100 YARDS FLAT RACE. British Amateur Record, of sec, by A. F. Duffey, at Leicester, July 20th, 1901. American Amateur Record g;| sec, by D. J. Kelly, Spokane, Washington, June 23rd, 1906. Australasian Amateur Record, 9* sec, by J. H. Hempton, February 6th, 1892, and W. T. Macpherson, February 7th, 1891. Best Championship Performances: 10 sec, by A. Wharton, 1886; C. A. Bradley, 1893 (uphill); R. W. Wadsley and F. W. Cooper, 1898; A. F. Duffey, 1900-1 ; D. Murray, 1901 ; J. W. Morton, S.L.H., 1901 ; and R. Kerr, 1908. World's Professional Record: Doubtful. 200 Metres Flat (218'6 yards). Olympic Record, 21g sec, A. Hahn, of Milwaukee A.C., at St. Louis, 1904. French Record, 23 sec, Lesieur. 220 YARDS FLAT RACE. British Amateur Record, 2t| sec, by C. G. Wood, June 25th, 1887. American Amateur Reqord, 2r^ sec, by B. J- Wefers, May 30, 1896. Australasian Amateur Record, 21* sec, by Nigel Barker, N.S.W. World's Professional Record, 2i| sec, by H. Hutchens, in 1885. Best Championship Performances: 22§ sec, by R. W. Wadsley, 1902; H. A. Hyman, 1905; R. Kerr, Canadian Olympic Team, 22% sec, at the Stadium, on July 4th, 1908. 400 Metres Flat (437"2 yards). Olympic Record, 49! sec, by A. Hillman, of New York A.C., at St. Louis, 1004. French Record, 50 sec, by M. Bellin du Coteau. QUARTER-MILE FLAT RACE. Standard, 52 sec. British Amateur Record, 48.J sec, by H. C. L. Tindall, Cambridge U.A.C., at Stamford Bridge, London, June 29th, r889, and E. C. Bredin, June 22nd, 1895. American Amateur Record, 47 sec, by M. W. Long, N.Y.A.C., rooo (straight course). Best Championship Performance, Record by H. C. L. Tindall, as above. World's Professional Record, 48Ì sec, by R. Buttery, at Gateshead, October 4th, 1873. 800 Metres Flat (874*4 yards). Olympic Record, ï min. 56 sec, by D. Lightbody, of Chicago A.A., at St- Louis, 1904. French Record, ï min. 59I sec, by H. Deloge. HALF-MILE FLAT RACE, Standard, 2 min. 1 sec British Amateur Record, 1 min. 54g sec, by F. J. K. Cross, Oxford U.A.C., at Oxford, March gth, 1888. American and World's Amateur Record, 1 min. 53§ sec, by C. J. Kilpatrick, at New York, September 21st, 1895. Best Championship Performance, 1 min. 55J sec, by E. C. Bredin, L.A.C., at Northampton, July ist, 1893. World's Professional Record, 1 min. 53! sec, by F. Hewett, at Christchurch, New Zealand, September 21st, 1871. Australasian Amateur Record, 1 min. 56! sec, by G. A. Wheatley, N.S.W. 1,500 Metres Flat (1,639'5 yards). Olympic Record, 4 min. 5§ sec, by D. Lightbody, of Chicago A.A., at St. Louis. ONE MILE FLAT RACE. Standard, 4 min. 30 sec. British Amateur Record, 4 min. l6| sec, by J. Binks, United A. C, at Stamford Bridge, London, July 5th, 1902. American Amateur Record, 4 min. 15! sec, by T. P. Conneff, at Travers Island, August 30th, 1895. Australian Amateur Record, 4 min. 23 sec, by P. A. Wheatley, Sydney, N.S.W. Best Championship Performance, Record as above. World's Professional Record, 4 min. i2| sec, by W. G. George, at Lillie Bridge, London, August 23rd, 1886.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library 110 Metres Hurdle (120'2 yards). Olympic Record, I5|sec, by A. Kraenzlein, of Pennsylvania University, at Paris, 1900. 120 YARDS HURDLE RACE (ten flights). Standard, 17 sec. British Amateur Record, 155 sec, by A. C. Kraenzlein, July 6th, 1901.

American Amateur Record,'r5i sec,by A. C. Krae izlein, Chicago, lune iSth,i9o8,on cinders. Australasian Amateur Record, 15Í sec, by G. W. Smith, Sew Zetland. • '., Best Championship Performance, 15- sec, by A. C. Kraenzlein, at Stamford Bridge, July 7th, 1900. 400 Metres Hurdle (437 2 yards). Olympic Record, 57? sec, by J. W. B. Tewkesbury, University of Pennsylvania, at Paris 1904. Also W. Hil man, New York A.C., 53 sees., at St. Louis. (Record not allowed, as Hillman tipped last Hurdle.) 410 yards in 573 sec, by P. J. Finneran, Cambridge, Mass., October 16 h, 1891.

3,200 Metres Steeplechase (3,497'6 yards), Time over same course, Mav 30th, 1918. 10 min. 49» seo., by A. Russell Thomson, Houston A.C. (As distances and conditions differ at all other meetings the times are valueless.)

Five Miles Run (8'047 kilometres). Scottish Record, 24 min. 55I sec, by A. Shrubb, November 5th, 1904. Professional Record, 24 min. 40 sec, by J. Wane, Hackney Wick, May nth, 1863.

Ten Miles Walk (16 kilometres). Professional Record, ï hr. 14 min. 45 sec, by J. W. Raby, Lillie Bridge, December 3rd, 1883.

Marathon Race, about 25 mi es (about 40 kilometres). OLYMP C RESULTS :— Winner. Where from Miles Yds. H. M. S.

1896 S. Louis Greece 2t 1,500 2 55 20 1900 M. Theato Paris 25 2 59 45

1904 T. J. Hicks Cambridge, Mass. 24 r,5oo 3 28 53 Professional Record, 26 miles, 2 hours 43 min. 40 sec, by G. Mason, at Lillie Bridge, March 14th, i88r. Amateur Record, 26 miles, 2 hours 47 min. 14 sec, by J. A. Squires, at Balham, May 2nd, 18B5.

S'anding i road Jump. Professional Record (with weights), 14 ft. toi in., by W. Barker, Wigan Empire Music Hall,

Professional Re'cÒrd4(without weights), 12 ft. 6J in., by W. Barker, Wigan Empire Music Hall, May 27th, 1904. Irish Record, 12 ft. gi in., by J. Chandler. Olympic Record, 11 ft. lì in., by Rav Ewry, New York A.C, at St. Louis, 1904. Amateur Record (without weights), 11 ft., 4Î in. by R. C. Ewry, St. Louis Exhibition, August 29m, 1904. Standing High Jump. Amateur Record, 5 ft. 5Ì in , by Ray Ewry, New York A.C, September, 1901. Olympic Record, 5 ft. 4I in., by R. C. Ewry, America, at Paris, 1900.

Running High Jump. Olympic Record, 6 ft. 2* in., by J. K Baxter, University of Pennsylvania, at Paris, 1904. HIGH JUMP. Siandard, 5 ft. 7 in. British Amateur Record, 6ft. 4? in., by P. Leahy, at Mill Street, Ireland, September 6th, 1898. American Amateur Record, 6 ft. 58 in., by M. F. Sweeney, Xavier A.A., at New York, September 21st, 1^95. „ . •_ Best Championship Performance, 6 ft. 3 in., by S. S. Jones, New York A.C, at Championships, 1902. _ , World's Professional Record, 6 ft. ojin., by E.W. Johnston, at Boston, U.S.A., October ist, 1881.

Source : Bibliothèque du CIO / IOC Library Running Broad Jump. Olympic Record, 24 ft. 1 in., by M. Prinstein, of the Greater N.Y.I.A.C., at St. Lou',3, 1904. . Standard, 20ft. British Amateur Record, 24 ft. n| in., by P. O'Connor, Dublin, August 5th, 19010 American Amateur Record, 24 ft. 7I in., by M. Prinstein, Philadelphia, April 28lh, 1900.

P.est Champions ip Performance, 23 ft. 9) in., by P. O'Connor, Irish A.A.A^ July ist, 1905. World's Professional Kecord, 21 ft. 10 in., by W. Davison, at Morpeth Olympic Games, July, 1895. Hop, Step and Jump. Amateur Record, Standing (with weights), 35 ft. 1 in., by H. Courtney, Dublin July26ih 1896. Ama'eur Record, Running, 49 ft. 2Ì in., by W. McManus, Cootamundra, N.S.W., April 15th, 18S7. Pole Jump. British Amateur Record, 11 ft. o in., by R. D. Dickinson, at Kidderminster, July 4Ü1, 1891. American Amateur Record, 12 ft. 6j in., by W. R. Dr ly, who is since reported to have cleared

Best Championship Performance, 12 ft., by E. B. Archibald, Canadian Olympic Team, at Stadium, [uly4th, 1908. Olympic Kecord, 11 ft. 6 in., by C. Dvorak, Chicago A.A., at St. Louts, 1904.

Throwing the Hammer. 16 lb., from a 7 ft. circle. Standard, no ft. American Amateur Record, 173 ft. 7 to-, by M. J. McGrath, Montreal, Canada, Sep1 ember 2ist. 19 >y. . • , , _ _.. _ Olympi -.Kecord, ,68 fi. 1 in , by J- Flanagan, Greater N.Y.I.A.C, at St Louis, 1004. Brit .ih Amateur Record and Best Championship Performance, 164.it. 5| in., byS. 1 . Gillies,

New York A.C, at the Stadium, July 6th, I9JS. Putting the Weight. 16 lb., fr >m a 7 ft. circle. Standard, 36 ft.

British Amateur Record, 48 ft. 2 in., by D. Hoigan, Queenstown, October 9th, 1897- . American Amateur Record, 49 ft. 7Ì in., by R. Rose, Montreal, Canada, beptember 21st, 1907. Australian Amateur Record, 44 ft. 3 in-, by W. O'Reilly, Victoria. w„i„„,..„,„,„,„„ Best Championship Performance, 46 ft. o|in., by D. Horgan, Irish A.A.A., Wolvei nampton,

WorH's Professional Record, 44 ft- 5* in., by O. Duffy, at Edinburgh, June 2nd, 18J3. Olympic Record, 48 ft. 7 in., by R. W. Rose, Chicago A.A., at St. Louts, 1904. 3,500 Metres Walk (3,825 yards). WALKING RACE, Standard, 15 min. British Amateur Record, 13 min. ii§ sec, by G. E. Lamer, at Manchester July 13th 19M. Best Championship Performance, 13 min. 57:3 sec, by G. E. Larner, at Stamford Und!ge r Discus (Free Style). British Record, 107 ft. 2 in., by E. Barrett, City Police A.C, at the Stadium, May 30th, 190S. Discus (as at Athens, 1906). Olympic Record, 128 ft. io* in., by M. J. Sheridan, Geater N.Y.I.A C, at St. Louis, 1904

isr!tis:i Record, 98ft. I in., by H. A. Leeke, C.U.A.C & L.A.C, at the Stadium, May 30th, i9a3,

Javelin (Free Style). British Record, 135 ft. 8J in., by H. A. Leeke, C.U.A.C. & L.A.C, at the Stadium, May 30th, Javelin (held in the Middle). British Record, 108 ft. 9 in., by A. H. Fyffe, O.U.A.C, at the Stadium, May 30th, 1908. Thés; Records are compiled from th • following authorities : The Sporting Life Companion. Th A.A.A. Records.

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100 Metres (109'3 yards). loo yards British Record, C. M. Daniels, Manchester, September 7th, 1907, 55g secs.

400 Metres (437-2 yards).

.440 yards English Record, D. Billington, June "oth, 19-3 (made in a bith), 5 min. 32^ secs. 440 yards Scottish Record, W. H. Haynes, Edinburgh, September 24th, 1907 (made in fresh water), 6 min. 4 secs. 440 yards Irish Record, G. D. Dockereil, 6 min. 5g secs.

1,500 Metres (1,639,5 yards). 550 yards British Record, D. Billington, 6 min. 51 secs.

High Diving. English Record, W. Taylor, Bootle, September 5th, 1936, 82 ft. 7 in.

Fancy Diving.

200 Metres Breast Stroke (218'6 yards). 200 yards English Record, W. W. Robinson, Liverpool, October 17th, 1904, 2 mins. 47 secs. These Records are compiled from the f Towing authorities :— The Sporting Life Companion. The Record of Sports.

CYCLING. 100 Kilometres (;2135 miles). Record Time (Unpaced), a hr. 49 mins. £ secs., by Capelle, Dijon October 20th, 1898. Record Time (Paced , 1 hr. 6 min. 59 secs., by Guignard, Parc des Princes, April 12th, 1905.

680 yards (603*491 Metres), N'earest Distance, 50 Î metres in 34 sees., by Demke, Hanover, July 17.h, 1904.

1,030 Metres (1,093*6 yards). Record Time, 1 min. 16 secs., by jaap-Eden, Bordeaux, May 14th, 1896.

5,000 Metres (2*88 miles). World's Record (Paccdi, 3 min. 46 secs., by Ruber, Stegliz Oc ober 29th, 1905. World's Record UupajcJ1, 7 min. 6¿ secs., by A. Mazan, B icnoi Ayres, Nove.uber 25th, roo^

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