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The men’s 10000 metres was one of 23 track events of the athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. It was contested at the Athens Olympic Stadium on August 20 by a total of 24 athletes from 14 nations. No preliminary rounds were held at this distance since the number of competitors allowed a direct final.The Ethiopians were in control throughout the distance. A leading group of five runners crystallised.
