Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres
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These are the official results of the men's 5000 metres
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta, Georgia
.
Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics
At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:...
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
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Medalists
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics.| World Record | 12:44.39 |  Haile GebrselassieHaile Gebrselassie Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian long-distance track and road running athlete. He won two Olympic gold medals over 10,000 metres and four World Championship titles in the event. He won the Berlin Marathon four times consecutively and also had three straight wins at the Dubai Marathon... |
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August 16, 1995 |
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| Olympic Record | 13:05.59 |  Saïd AouitaSaid Aouita Saïd Aouita is a former Moroccan athlete, winner of 5000 meters at the 1984 Summer Olympics, 5000 meters at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, 3000 meters at the 1989 IAAF World Indoor Championships, and former world record holder at 1500m , 2000m , 3000m , and twice at 5000m [ and ]... |
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August 11, 1984 |
Final classification
| RANK | 
| 13:07.96 | 14:03.48 | 13:54.53 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
13:08.16 | 13:27.61 | 13:54.45 | ||
 |
13:08.37 | 13:29.72 | 13:54.72 | ||
| 4. | 13:08.81 | 14:03.75 | 13:52.00 | ||
| 5. | 13:12.29 | 14:03.21 | 13:51.47 | ||
| 6. | 13:12.35 | 13:27.90 | 13:54.57 | ||
| 7. | 13:12.91 | 14:04.08 | 13:51.55 | ||
| 8. | 13:13.26 | 13:27.73 | 13:51.25 | ||
| 9. | 13:14.63 | 13:27.50 | 14:02.75 | ||
| 10. | 13:18.30 | 13:30.88 | 13:50.61 | ||
| 11. | 13:22.89 | 14:04.23 | 14:02.71 | ||
| 12. | 13:28.36 | 13:28.80 | 14:03.56 | ||
| 13. | 13:42.34 | 13:37.52 | 14:03.06 | ||
| 14. | 13:44.64 | 13:40.94 | 14:06.34 | ||
| 15. | 14:06.52 | 14:04.56 | 13:51.96 |
Non-qualifiers
| RANK | — | 13:47.81 | 13:52.56 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 13:50.90 | 14:16.57 | ||
| — | 13:51.45 | 13:54.88 | ||
| — | 13:54.43 | 13:54.30 | ||
| — | 13:55.23 | 14:04.08 | ||
| — | 14:05.48 | 13:54.89 | ||
| — | 14:06.45 | 13:55.41 | ||
| — | 14:08.39 | 13:52.16 | ||
| — | 14:08.88 | 13:54.01 | ||
| — | DNQ | 14:15.21 | ||
| — | 14:24.81 | 14:17.26 | ||
| — | 14:16.14 | 14:05.97 | ||
| — | 14:27.72 | 13:53.16 | ||
| — | 14:23.60 | 14:00.25 | ||
| — | DNQ | 14:28.64 | ||
| — | 14:39.64 | 13:57.42 | ||
| — | DNQ | 15:29.16 | ||
| — | DNQ | 14:30.53 | ||
| — | DNQ | 14:30.76 | ||
| — | DNQ | 14:39.50 | ||
| — | DNQ | 15:19.80 | ||
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See also
- 1994 Men's European Championships 5.000 metres (Helsinki)1994 European Championships in Athletics - Men's 5000 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 5,000 metres event at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The final was held on 14 August 1994.-Final:-Semi finals:-See also:* 1992 Men's Olympic 5,000 metres...
- 1995 Men's World Championships 5.000 metres (Gothenburg)1995 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 5000 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 5,000 metres event at the 1995 World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. There were a total number of 48 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats and the final held on Sunday 1995-08-13.-Final:...
- 1997 Men's World Championships 5.000 metres (Athens)1997 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 5000 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 5.000 metres event at the 1997 World Championships in Athens, Greece. There were a total number of 38 participating athletes, with two qualifying heats and the final held on Saturday August 9, 1997.-Final:...
- 1998 Men's European Championships 5.000 metres (Budapest)