London 1908

The 1908 Games were originally scheduled for Rome, but when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 1906 the Italians asked to be relieved of their commitment. The weather was very bad throughout the games in London except for Marathon Day when it was hot (78 degrees) and humid.

Athlete: Vincent Loney
Event: 1500 metres

July 13th 1908 – Semifinal 4: 1st – 4:08.4 (Qualified)
This was the first Olympic performance by a Birchfield Harrier.
July 14th 1908 – FINAL: DNF

Athlete: Archie Robertson
Event: 5 mile

July 15th 1908 – First Round Heat 5: 1st – 25:50.2
July 18th 1908 – FINAL: 5th – 26:13.0
Had he not been racing in the final of the 3200 metre Steeplechase on the same day, Archie could have placed higher than fifth.

Athlete: Archie Robertson
Event: 3200 metre Steeplechase

July 17th 1908 – Round 1 Heat 4: 1st – 11:10.0
July 18th 1908 – FINAL: 2nd – 10:48.4

  SILVER MEDAL

Archie Robertson coming in to finish behind Arthur Russell in the 3200SC final

Athlete: Archie Robertson
Event: 3 mile team

First round, Heat 1: 1st – 15:05.6
In the three mile team race, only the three fastest athletes from each country counted. Archie was one of four members of the British team who crossed the line together holding hands to take first place in the qualifying heats.
FINAL: 1st – 14:41.0
Archie was 2nd individual overall in the event.

  GOLD MEDAL