The men's triple jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Argentina also medaled in its first triple jump appearance, with Luis Brunetto taking silver.
Defending champion Vilho Tuulos of Finland took bronze, the fourth man to win a second medal in the event.
[2] Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Ireland, Japan, and the Netherlands each made their first appearance in the event.
In the qualification Luis Brunetto set a new Olympic record with 15.425 metres.