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A single athlete represented Switzerland. It was the nation's third appearance in athletics, and the second time that Julius Wagner was the only representative Switzerland sent in the sport. Wagner was in 20th place after the third round of the pentathlon, resulting in his elimination.
Ranks given are within that athlete's heat for running events.