Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men’s 10000 metres Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The men’s 10000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday August 19 1920 and on Friday August 20 1920. Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed. thumbnail bronze medalist James Wilson (athlete) games 1920 Summer gold medalist Paavo Nurmi next event Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's 10000 metres previous event Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics – Men's 10000 metres siler medalist Joseph Guillemot Learn more... Loading...