American Archie Hahn, had won the 1903 U.S. and Canadian championships; he had also taken the 60 metres and 200 metres titles earlier in the 1904 Olympics.
American Archie Hahn, a champion in multiple disciplines, had previously won the 1903 U.S. and Canadian championships; he also excelled in the 60 metres and 200 metres events at the 1904 Olympics.