Athletics Australia at the 1900 Summer Olympics
rowley australia s competitor in athletics. entered 3 sprint events, taking bronze medal in each of three. rowley joined great britain team in 5-man team race, british squad had 4 members. 5 kilometres of race further rowley used racing. after first lap of track, injured foot , began walk. when last of other 9 competitors (the united kingdom , france nations send teams) finished, rowley still 1500 metres finish; officials allowed him retire , claim 10th place @ point.
rowley s 4 medals put him, , australia, in third place on athletics leaderboard.
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