The event was won by Alvin Kraenzlein of the United States, earning his fourth individual gold in athletics in one Games—a record that still stands as of the 2016 Games.

The silver medal went to Norman Pritchard of India, while another American (Walter Tewksbury) earned bronze.

[1] France, Germany, Hungary, India, and the United States competed in the inaugural 200 metres hurdles event.

Alvin Kraenzlein set the first Olympic record for this event when he ran 27.0 seconds in the first heat of the first round.

Kraenzlein won by five yards, despite having been penalized one metre for a false start.