The standing position was won by Lars Jørgen Madsen of Denmark, with Ole Østmo of Norway taking silver and Charles Paumier of Belgium bronze.

This was the only appearance of the men's 300 metre standing rifle event.

The world champions were Ole Østmo of Norway (1897), Achille Paroche of France (1898), and Franz Böckli of Switzerland (1899).

[2] The competition had each shooter fire 40 shots from the standing position.

[2] Each shooter fired 40 shots, for a total possible of 400 points.