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Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metres
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The men's 1500 metres was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics program. It was the third time the event was held. 9 runners from 3 nations participated. The competition was held on September 3, 1904.[1] The event was won by Jim Lightbody of the United States, completing his 1904 treble (800 metres, 1500 metres, and 2590 metres steeplechase). It was the first championship in the event for the United States. The Americans, with 7 of the 9 runners, swept the medals.
Quick Facts Men's 1500 metres at the Games of the III Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 1500 metres at the Games of the III Olympiad | ||||||||||
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![]() Gold medalist Jim Lightbody at the finish line | ||||||||||
Venue | Francis Field | |||||||||
Date | September 3 | |||||||||
Competitors | 9 from 3 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 4:05.4 WR | |||||||||
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