Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's coxless four
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The men's coxless four was one of four rowing events on the Rowing at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Nations could enter up to 2 boats (total of 8 rowers).[1] Four boats from three nations competed.[2]
| Men's coxless fours at the Games of the IV Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Venue | River Thames |
| Dates | July 28, 1908 (semifinals) July 31, 1908 (final) |
| Competitors | 16 from 3 nations |
| Medalists | |
Competition format
The 1908 tournament featured two rounds of one-on-one races; with 4 boats in the competition, the semifinals were the first round. Semifinal losers each received bronze medals, so that all competitors earned a medal. The course was 1.5 miles in length, with two slight bends near the start and about halfway.[3]
Standings
Results
Semifinals
Semifinal 1
The British four won by 2¼ lengths.
| Place | Bow | Rowers | Stroke | Nation | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collier Cudmore | James Angus Gillan Duncan Mackinnon | John Somers-Smith |  Great Britain | 8:34.0 |
| 2 | Gordon Balfour | Becher Gale Charles Riddy | Geoffrey Taylor |  Canada | (8:40.5) |
Semifinal 2
| Place | Bow | Rowers | Stroke | Nation | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Filleul | Harold Barker John Fenning | Gordon Thomson | Great Britain | 9:04.0 |
| 2 | Hermannus Höfte | Albertus Wielsma Johan Burk | Bernardus Croon |  Netherlands | Unknown |
Final
| Place | Bow | Rowers | Stroke | Nation | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collier Cudmore | James Angus Gillan Duncan Mackinnon | John Somers-Smith | Great Britain | 8:34.0 |
| 2 | Philip Filleul | Harold Barker John Fenning | Gordon Thomson | Great Britain | Unknown |