Four athletes, all from the United States, competed. Ray Ewry continued his dominance of the standing jumps at the Olympics, successfully defending his championships in this one as well as the other two. Charles King took silver, with Joseph Stadler earning bronze.
Four American athletes participated. Ray Ewry maintained his supremacy in standing jumps at the Olympics, successfully defending his titles in this event as well as the other two, while Charles King secured silver and Joseph Stadler earned bronze.