Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres of the lap, he collapsed on the track from exhaustion. Sheppard then took the lead, with Lunghi and Just immediately behind. The time at the 400 metres mark was only 53 seconds. Just could not keep up the pace, fading back to fifth place. Lunghi's efforts were not enough for him to stay with Sheppard the entire way, and Sheppard won by 11 yards; the first four finishers broke James Lightbody's Olympic record of four years earlier. Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres made its fourth Olympic appearance at the 1908 Summer
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's 3200 metres steeplechase These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1908 Summer Olympics. "(*)" The distance of this race was 2500 metres and the track was 500 metres in circumference. "(**)" The distance of this race was 2590 metres and the track was 536.45 metres= mile in circumference. All first round heats were held on Friday, July 17, 1908. Heat 1 Russell won easily, with Cartasegna being the only other competitor to finish. Downing was disqualified for incorrectly clearing the first water jump, Ragueneau retired on the second lap, and Carr injured his ankle. Heat 2 Eisele