Middleweight, Freestyle (≤161 lbs [73 kg]), Men

Stanley Bacon was the most successful of five wrestling brothers. Stanley Bacon won 15 British championships, and his other brothers brought the family total to 30. He later competed at both the 1912 and 1920 Olympics, with less success. In the semi-finals, George de Relwyskow (GBR) defeated Carl Andersson (SWE) on points, but the Swedish officials protested the decision, stating that Andersson had been the more aggressive wrestler. The controversy while the protest was being considered led the final match to be held the next day. Andersson then withdrew and refused to compete for the bronze medal.