[1] The event was won by Ralph Rose of the United States, the nation's third consecutive victory in the men's shot put.

Americans won silver (Wesley Coe) and bronze (Lawrence Feuerbach) as well, completing the second consecutive podium sweep in the event.

Ralph Rose of the United States had broken the world record earlier in 1904 but had not won any major competitions.

The format of the competition is unclear; each there was a single round of throwing with each thrower receiving six attempts.

Georgantas, the only non-American entrant, withdrew in disgust after officials called his first two attempts fouls for throwing (rather than putting) the shot.