Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics – Men's hammer throw

The men's hammer throw was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second time the event was held. The competition was held on Monday, August 29, 1904. Six athletes, all from the United States, competed.

Flanagan, the reigning champion, defended his gold medal.

Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1904 Summer Olympics.

(*) unofficial - The IAAF didn't begin to recognize World Records in this event until 1912.