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The men's rope climbing was one of eight Gymnastics events on the Gymnastics At The 1896 Summer Olympics programme. The final event in the gymnastics competition, rope climbing was held on 10 April . The rope was 14 Metre s long, suspended from a frame. Time and style were considered in placing the competitiors who reached the top and distance climbed separating those who did not make it all the way up. Five competitors entered, with the two Greeks taking top honors by being the only two to complete the climb. The German Fritz Hoffmann won the bronze medal, while the weightlifting champions Viggo Jensen and Launceston Elliot finished fourth and fifth. RESULTS REFERENCES
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