The 8 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1924 Summer Olympics program in Le Havre. A program of matches and semi-finals were scheduled. In case of a tie sail-off's could be held. 25 sailors, on 5 boats from 5 nations competed. A sixth entry from Italy did not show.
Race schedule Source:
● Elimination serie (E) ● Semi-finals (SF) and Sail-off (SO) Date July21Mon22Tue23Wed24Thu25Fri26SatLe Havre 8 MetreM1M2M3SparedaySF1SF2 Total gold medals 1
Course area and course configuration
Weather conditions DateRaceWind speedWind directionStart21-JUL-19241st Match -14:0022-JUL-19242nd Match -14:0023-JUL-19243rd Match14:4525-JUL-19241st Semi-final14:45(shortened course)26-JUL-19242nd Semi-final -15:00
Results Source: Final results Source:
Competitors who scored a first or a second place in the matches were qualified (Q) for the semi-finals.
Daily standings
Notes This is the first Olympic regatta where only one boat per class per country is allowed. In the 8 Metre, each boat has a specific design that have to stay within certain formula. The outcome of the formula must be less than 8 Metre. During these Olympic races, boats were used of the following designers: CountrySailnumberDesignerN.12Johan AnkerK.1William FifeF.3ArbautA.3William FifeB.1Camper & Nicholson Costaguta
Other information During the Sailing regattas at the 1924 Summer Olympics, among others, the following persons were competing in the various classes:
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