United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics

The United States took part in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. This was a big event where athletes from many countries came together to compete in many different sports.

In total, 299 athletes from the United States joined in. Most of them were men, with 275 men and 24 women participating. They competed in 108 different events spread across 18 sports, showing their skills and trying to win medals.

The Olympics is a special tradition where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to celebrate sports and fair play. The 1924 Games in Paris were important for many reasons, and the United States had many talented athletes who worked hard to do their best.

Medalists

Further information: 1924 Summer Olympics medal table

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics

In 1924, 96 athletes from the United States took part in the athletics events at the Paris Olympics. This was the United States' seventh time in the Olympics for athletics. The U.S. team had athletes in almost all 27 events, missing only the steeplechase, racewalk, and triple jump.

The United States did very well, winning 32 medals in total—almost twice as many as the next country, Finland. They won 12 gold medals, more than any other nation. Two athletes, Houser and Osborn, each won two gold medals, and many others also won medals. In total, 37 of the 96 athletes won at least one medal.

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Sixteen boxers from the United States joined the 1924 Olympics in Paris. This was the third time the U.S. took part in Olympic boxing. The U.S. team won six medals in total, the most of any country. Two American boxers faced off in the featherweight final, with Fields winning the gold medal. LaBarba won gold in the flyweight, and Fee earned bronze in the same class. The U.S. also earned silver and bronze medals in the bantamweight and lightweight classes.

Cycling

Main article: Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Five cyclists from the United States took part in the 1924 Olympics. This was the sixth time the United States had competed in cycling, tying with France for the most appearances.

Diving

Main article: Diving at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Ten divers from the United States, five men and five women, competed in the 1924 Olympics. This was the fifth time the United States took part in Olympic diving, and they were the only country to have been in every Olympic diving event up to that year. The American divers did very well, winning all the medals in three of the five events and taking the top two spots in another.

White was the best diver, winning gold medals in both of his events. Becker won a gold and a silver medal. Smith won a gold medal, and Pinkston won two bronze medals. Other divers who won silver medals were Riggin, Fall, and Desjardins, and Fletcher won a bronze medal. Thrash and Meany were the only two American divers who did not win medals.

Men

Women

Equestrian

Main article: Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Five horse riders from the United States joined the games in 1924. This was the United States' fourth time in Olympic horse events, and they were the only country to join every time. Doak won a bronze medal in the individual eventing, which was the United States' first medal since 1912 and their best result ever in this sport. Doak and Carr came close to winning a silver medal in the team event, but Barry and Padgett did not finish, so the team did not get a score. In the show jumping competition, Padgett and Bontecou did not finish either, so the United States did not get a score there as well. Barry’s 25th place was the best individual result in show jumping.

Fencing

Main article: Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics

In 1924, 21 fencers from the United States competed, including 19 men and 2 women. This was the fifth time the United States took part in Olympic fencing. The United States was one of nine countries to include women in the very first Olympic women's fencing event.

Men

Ranks given are within the pool.

Women

Ranks given are within the pool.

Football

Main article: Football at the 1924 Summer Olympics

The United States took part in the Olympic football tournament for the second time in 1924. They played their first match on May 25, 1924, and won with a score of 1–0. In their next match on May 29, 1924, they faced Uruguay and lost with a score of 0–3. The team finished in 9th place overall.

Roster:

• Aage Brix

• Sam Dalrymple

• Irving Davis

• William Demko

• Jimmy Douglas

• Henry Farrell

• William Findlay

• Edward Hart

• Raymond Hornberger

• Carl Johnson

• F. Burke Jones

• Jakes Mulholland

• Fred O'Connor

• Arthur Rudd

• Andy Straden

• Herbert Wells

• Coach: George M. Collins

Gymnastics

Main article: Gymnastics at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Eight gymnasts from the United States competed in 1924, marking the country's third time in the sport. The highlight was Kriz winning the nation's only medal, a gold, in the vault event.

Modern pentathlon

Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Four athletes from the United States joined the modern pentathlon in 1924. This was the country's third time taking part in this sport. The United States was among six countries that had been in every Olympic modern pentathlon so far.

Polo

Main article: Polo at the 1924 Summer Olympics

The United States sent a polo team to the Olympics in 1924 for the third time. They won their first three games against European teams but lost the final game to Argentina, finishing with a silver medal.

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Rowing

Main article: Rowing at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Twenty rowers from the United States took part in the rowing events at the 1924 Summer Olympics. This was the fourth time the United States joined in this sport. All five American boats won medals, including two gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals.

Rugby union

Main article: Rugby union at the 1924 Summer Olympics

The United States sent a rugby team to the 1924 Olympics for the second time. They won their first game against Romania with a score of 37 to 0. Later, they played against France and won 17 to 3, becoming the first team to successfully defend an Olympic rugby championship.

Ranks given are within the pool.

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Stade Olympique

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Stade Olympique

Shooting

Main article: Shooting at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Twenty-one sport shooters from the United States took part in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Ranks given are within the heat.

Men

^* – Indicates athlete swam in the preliminaries but not in the final race.

Women

Tennis

Main article: Tennis at the 1924 Summer Olympics

In the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, tennis events were held for both men and women, as well as a mixed event where partners of different genders played together.

Water polo

Main article: Water polo at the 1924 Summer Olympics

The United States won a bronze medal in water polo at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. This was their third time competing in Olympic water polo.

The team included players such as Arthur Austin, Jam Handy, Oliver Horn, Fred Lauer, George Mitchell, John Norton, Wally O'Connor, George Schroth, Herb Vollmer, and Johnny Weissmuller.

Wrestling

Main article: Wrestling at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Freestyle wrestling

Men's

Art Competitions

Main article: Art competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics

The 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, included special events for artists. These events let artists show their skills in different kinds of art while competing against each other. It was a unique part of the Olympics that celebrated creativity along with sports.