The men’s 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on July 8 1924 and on July 10 1924.38 long-distance runners from 21 nations competed.
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bronze medalist
Edvin Wide
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1924 Summer
gold medalist
Paavo Nurmi
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Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's 5000 metres