Fourteen competitors from the United States competed in three sports at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

The Americans were the most successful athletes in terms of gold medals, beating host nation Greece, 11 to 10, despite fielding only 14 competitors compared to an estimated 169 Greek entrants.

The United States team had 27 entries in 16 events, with 20 of the 27 resulting in top-three finishes.

Waldstein was the third member of the American shooting contingent, competing in the military rifle event.

Williams competed in two swimming events, with his results currently being unknown (lost in the years since).