As usual,the U.S.dominated track and field,taking 11 of 21 events,including double wins by Martin Sheridan (shot put and freestyle discus),Ray Ewry (standing high and long jumps) and Paul Pilgrim (400 and 800 meters).

• 同历届奥运会一样，美国占据了田径项目的绝对优势，共获得21个项目中的11个冠军，其中马丁·谢里登(铅球和自由式铁饼)、雷·尤里(立定跳高和跳远)和保罗·皮尔格林(400米和800米)各获两项桂冠。