Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's hammer throw


The men's hammer throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, July 10, 1924. 15 hammer throwers from ten nations competed.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1924 Summer Olympics.
World Record57.77 Patrick RyanNew York August 17, 1913
Olympic Record54.74 Matt McGrathStockholm July 14, 1912

Results

Qualification

The best six throwers qualified for the final. The throwing order and the throwing series are not available.
PlaceAthleteDistanceQual.
150.60Q
248.875Q
347.975Q
447.075Q
545.075Q
644.935Q
744.785
842.48
941.455
1036.27
1136.265
1236.155
1335.00
1433.895
NM

Final

The final was held on the same day.
PlaceAthleteQual. WidthFinal WidthDistance
150.6053.28553.285
247.07550.8450.84
348.87548.875
447.97548.7448.74
545.07545.28545.285
644.93545.22545.225