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The men's double American round event was part of the archery programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. An American round consisted of 30 arrows at each of 60, 50, and 40 yard distances. The total number of arrows for the double round was 180. The competition was held on Monday, 19 September 1904. Twenty two archers competed.
The women's double Columbia round event was part of the archery programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. A Columbia round consisted of 12 arrows at each of 50, 40, and 30 yard distances. The total number of arrows for the double round was 72. The competition was held on Monday, 19 September 1904. Six archers competed.
The women's double National round event was part of the archery programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics. A National round consisted of 24 arrows at 60 yards and 12 arrows at 50 yards. The total number of arrows for the double round was 72. The competition was held on Tuesday, 20 September 1904.
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