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  gold 23
  silver 12
  bronze 12
  total 47
  rank 2


The United States competed at the ''' 1908 Summer Olympics ''' in London , England .


RESULTS BY EVENT



Archery

See Also: Archery at the 1908 Summer Olympics



The United States had one archer present in 1908. The 19-year-old Richardson had already won an Olympic bronze medal, in the team event at the 1904 Summer Olympics . He competed in both events open to men, taking the Bronze Medal in the York rounds and 15th place in the Continental style.


Athletics

See Also: Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics



American track & field athletes continued to dominate the sport, taking more than twice as many championships as the next most successful nation, host Great Britain .


Running



Jumping



Throwing



Cycling

See Also: Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics




Diving

See Also: Diving at the 1908 Summer Olympics



The Americans sent two divers in 1908. Gaidzik made it to the finals in both diving events, after a successful protest in the platform competition. He won a bronze medal in the springboard after tying with the third-place German diver.


Figure skating

See Also: Figure skating at the 1908 Summer Olympics




Jeu de paume

See Also: Jeu de paume at the 1908 Summer Olympics



In the Jeu De Paume competition, Gould won the gold medal while Sands was eliminated in the first round by the eventual silver medallist.


Shooting



Swimming

See Also: Swimming at the 1908 Summer Olympics




Tug of war

See Also: Tug of war at the 1908 Summer Olympics




Wrestling

See Also: Wrestling at the 1908 Summer Olympics




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