Men's single sculls
at the Games of the IV Olympiad
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| Venue |
River Thames |
| Dates |
July 28–31 |
| Competitors |
9 from 6 nations |
| Medalists |
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The men's single sculls was one of four rowing events on the Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme.
Standings
Results
First round
Heat 1
Von Gaza won easily, and Killer abandoned the race after the German crossed the finish line.
Quarterfinals
Quarterfinal 1
Quarterfinal 2
Quarterfinal 3
Bowler capsized, leaving Blackstaffe with the win.
Quarterfinal 4
Semifinals
Semifinal 1
| Place |
Rower |
Nation |
Time |
| 1 |
Alexander McCulloch |
 Great Britain |
10:22.0 |
| 2 |
Károly Levitzky |
 Hungary |
Unknown |
Semifinal 2
von Gaza fell ill at the 1500m mark, leaving Blackstaffe to ease off and win.
Final
McCulloch took the early lead, but started by pulling fewer strokes than Blackstaffe. McCulloch opened up by a length and led through 1200 yards before being caught by Blackstaffe. At 1 mile, Blackstaffe pulled ahead by ¾ of a length and held this lead to the finish.
Sources
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Germany
Italy
Belgium
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