Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's hammer throw


The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 18, 1920. 12 throwers from 5 nations competed; four from Sweden, four from the United States, two from Canada, one from Great Britain, and one from Finland.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1920 Summer Olympics.
World Record57.77 Patrick RyanNew York August 17, 1913
Olympic Record54.74 Matt McGrathStockholm July 14, 1912

Results

The best six hammer throwers qualified for the final.