The host nation, Great Britain, earned the top two spots with Harry Blackstaffe taking gold and Alexander McCulloch silver. It was the first victory in the event for Great Britain, which had taken bronze in 1900. 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.
Great Britain won gold and silver with Harry Blackstaffe taking first place and Alexander McCulloch securing second. This was Great Britain's first victory in the event, which had awarded bronze to the host nation in 1900. The two bronze medals went to Bernhard von Gaza from Germany and Károly Levitzky from Hungary, both nations participating for the first time.