World record: Edgar Bredin, Great Britain 48.5s (y)(u) London, Great Britain 22 June 1895
Jamison (56.8) and Burke were the heat winners on the 333.33m track
with bends so tight they necessitated sharp braking. Burke led from the
gun, and was chased to 250m by Hofmann, who then faded, leaving the
Boston University student to finish well clear of Jamison. Burke had
won the 1895 AAU with 49.6, but was clearly hindered by the tight
bends.