Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men’s 5000 metres Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The men’s 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Monday August 16 1920 and on Tuesday August 17 1920.Thirty-eight runners from 16 nations competed. thumbnail bronze medalist Eric Backman games 1920 Summer gold medalist Joseph Guillemot next event Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's 5000 metres previous event Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics – Men's 5000 metres siler medalist Paavo Nurmi Learn more... Loading...