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.
The host nation, Great Britain, secured first and second places with Harry Blackstaffe winning gold and Alexander McCulloch silver. This was Great Britain's inaugural victory in the event, which had claimed bronze in 1900. The two bronze medals were awarded to semifinalists Bernhard von Gaza from Germany and Károly Levitzky from Hungary, both nations making their debut in the competition.