The 5 miles was a track cycling event held as part of the cycling programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. It was this 5.0 miles (8,000 m) only time the event was held at the Olympics. At least 10 American cyclists competed, though the precise number is unknown.[1]

Results

Final

The top four placers are known. 5 more cyclists that did not finish the race are also known. How many other cyclists, who they were, and what their results were, are unknown.

Final
Gold  Charles Schlee (USA) 13:08.2
Silver  George E. Wiley (USA)
Bronze  Arthur F. Andrews (USA)
4.  Julius Schaefer (USA)
? Unknown competitor(s)
 Teddy Billington (USA) Did not finish
 Burton Downing (USA) Did not finish
 Oscar Goerke (USA) Did not finish
 Marcus Hurley (USA) Did not finish
 Joel N. McCrea (USA) Did not finish

References

  1. ^ "St Louis 1904 Cycling Track - Results & Videos". International Olympic Committee. March 7, 2019.

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