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Cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics – 5 miles

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Venue
  
Francis Field

Competitors
  
10+ from 1 nation

Date
  
August 5

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

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.

References

Cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics – 5 miles Wikipedia