Weightlifting at the 1904 Summer Olympics facts for kids
The 1904 Summer Olympics were a big sports event held in St. Louis, USA. During these games, athletes competed in many different sports. One of the exciting sports was weightlifting. This is where strong athletes lift heavy weights. At the 1904 Olympics, there were two main weightlifting competitions.
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Weightlifting Events and Winners
At the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, weightlifters competed in two different events. Athletes showed their strength by lifting heavy weights. Here are the winners for each event:
Two Hand Lift Event
In the Two Hand Lift, athletes lifted a weight using both hands. It was a test of pure strength.
- Gold Medal: Perikles Kakousis from Greece
- Silver Medal: Oscar Osthoff from the USA
- Bronze Medal: Frank Kugler from the USA
All-Around Dumbbell Event
The All-Around Dumbbell event was a bit different. Athletes had to lift dumbbells in several ways. This showed their all-around strength and skill.
- Gold Medal: Oscar Osthoff from the USA
- Silver Medal: Frederick Winters from the USA
- Bronze Medal: Frank Kugler from the USA
Countries That Competed
Only a few countries sent weightlifters to the 1904 Olympics. In total, 5 athletes from 2 different nations took part in the weightlifting events.
- Greece: 1 athlete
- United States: 4 athletes
Who Won the Most Medals?
Here is a table showing which countries won medals in weightlifting at the 1904 Summer Olympics. The United States won the most medals overall.
| Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States |
1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
 Greece |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Halterofilia en los Juegos Olímpicos de San Luis 1904 para niños
