The United States team took 16 of the 23 track & field athletics medals, having competed in 22 events. The Americans failed to win a medal in only 3 of the 22 events they contested—the marathon and the two steeplechase events. Kraenzlein won four gold medals while Baxter and Tewksbury led in total medals with five each. ; Track and road events ; Field events
Cycling
The United States' first cycling appearance was at the second Olympic cycling competition, 1900. One cyclist from the United States competed in both events, winning the bronze medal in the 2000 metre sprint to become the only cyclist from outside France to win a medal.
Fencing
The United States first competed in fencing at the Olympics in the sport's second appearance. The nation sent two fencers.
Golf
The United States was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic golf events. The Americans took both gold medals, as well as sweeping the women's competition to take 4 of 6 total medals.
Golfer
Event
Score
Rank
Albert Lambert
Men's individual
189
8
Arthur Lord
Men's individual
221
9
Charles Sands
Men's individual
167
Frederick Taylor
Men's individual
182
4
Margaret Ives Abbott
Women's individual
47
Mary Abbott
Women's individual
65
7
Daria Pratt
Women's individual
53
Ellen Ridgway
Women's individual
57
5
Pauline Whittier
Women's individual
49
Polo
The United States was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic polo event. Americans played on two of the five teams, each time along with British companions. The two American/British combinations won the top two prizes.
Team
Event
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Rank
Team
Event
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Opposition Result
Rank
BLO Polo Club Rugby
Men's polo
W 8–0
L 3–1
Foxhunters Hurlingham
Men's polo
W 10–0
W 6–4
W 3-1
Rowing
The United States had one boat at the debut of Olympic rowing; the Vesper Boat Club eight took gold.
Sailing
The United States had two boats in the first Olympic sailing competitions. MacHenry's Frimousse competed in both races of the 3–10 ton class as well as the open class, Taylor is listed as a crew member for the 3–10 ton races despite owning a different boat in the competition. The bronze medal in the second race is thus often listed as a mixed team medal, as Taylor was British/Australian. Another boat, Singy, competed in the open class with unknown crew.
For the second Games, the United States had one swimmer compete and won no medals.
Tennis
The United States was one of four countries to compete in tennis in 1900. It was the nation's first appearance in the sport. Three men and two women competed. Marion Jones took bronze in the women's singles due to a first-round bye and a loss to gold medalist Cooper. The United States also had two medals—a silver and a bronze—as part of mixed teams.
