United States at the 1908 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | USA |
NOC | United States Olympic Committee |
in London | |
Competitors | 112 |
Flag bearer | Ralph Rose |
Medals Ranked 2nd |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
The United States competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England, United Kingdom. During the opening ceremony, American athletes did not dip their flag to the British royalty in support of the Irish boycott over Great Britain's refusal to grant Irish independence.[1]