[2] The host nation, Great Britain, earned the top two spots with Harry Blackstaffe taking gold and Alexander McCulloch silver.

The two bronze medals went to semifinalists Bernhard von Gaza of Germany and Károly Levitzky of Hungary, both nations making their debut in the event.

Prominent American sculler Frank Greer, the reigning Olympic champion, did not compete.

[4] Von Gaza won easily, and Killer abandoned the race after the German crossed the finish line.

von Gaza fell ill at the 1500m mark, leaving Blackstaffe to ease off and win.