Standing High Jump, Men

As usual, Ray Ewry was in a class by himself. In the standing high jump, he attempted a world record of 1.66 metres but failed. Martin Sheridan competed in the standing high jump at the same time he was contesting the discus throw, Greek style event, at which he finished fourth. In the standing high jump, Sheridan finished in a 3-way tie for 2nd, behind Ewry.