Roque at the 1904 Summer Olympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Men's singles roqueat the Games of the III Olympiad
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| Dates | August 3, 1904– August 8, 1904 |
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| Competitors | 4 from 1 nation | ||||||||||||
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At the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, a special game called roque was played. Roque is a lot like croquet, where players use mallets to hit balls through hoops on a court. This was the only time roque was ever part of the Olympic Games.
What is Roque?
Roque is a sport played on a hard, smooth court, usually made of clay or asphalt. Players use mallets to hit wooden or plastic balls. The goal is to hit the balls through small hoops (called "wickets") and hit a peg at the end of the court. It's a game that needs a lot of skill and strategy!
Who Played in 1904?
Only four players took part in the roque tournament at the 1904 Summer Olympics. All of them were from the host country, the United States.
United States (4)
How the Tournament Worked
The four players competed in a special type of tournament called a "double round-robin." This means each player played against every other player two times. It was a good way to make sure the best player won!
Here are the final results:
| Rank | Player | Won | Lost |
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| 1 | Charles Jacobus (USA) |
5 | 1 |
| 2 | Smith Streeter (USA) |
4 | 2 |
| 3 | Charles Brown (USA) |
2 | 4 |
| 4 | William Chalfant (USA) |
1 | 5 |
Source: Sports Reference.
Medal Winners
- Gold Medal: Charles Jacobus from the United States. He won 5 out of his 6 games.
- Silver Medal: Smith Streeter from the United States. He won 4 games.
- Bronze Medal: Charles Brown from the United States. He won 2 games.
More to Explore
In Spanish: Anexo:Roque en los Juegos Olímpicos de San Luis 1904 para niños
- Croquet at the 1900 Summer Olympics: Learn about another similar sport that was in the Olympics.
- List of Olympic venues in discontinued events: See other sports that are no longer part of the Olympic Games.
