[1] The event was won by Frederick Schule of the United States, the third of five consecutive victories for the nation in the first five Olympic Games.

Thaddeus Shideler had matched Alvin Kraenzlein's 120 yards hurdles world record.

Frederick Schule was the 1903 AAU champion, while Frank Castleman was the 1904 winner.

The United States made its third appearance, the only nation to compete in the 110 metres hurdles in each of the first three Games.

(*) unofficial 120 yards (= 109.73 m) The top two finishers in each semifinal heat advanced to the final.