Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres

The men's 10000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, July 6, 1924.

Paavo Nurmi the greatest long-distance runners at that time did not competed in this race as the Finnish officials asked him not to start in this event. They thought he was entered in too many competitions. Only a few weeks after the Olympics on August 31 Nurmi set a new world record with 30:06.2 in Kuopio.

As for all other races the track was 500 metres in circumference.

The exact number of starters is unknown, but photographs show around 35 competitors. At least 33 - maybe 36 - long-distance runners from 16 nations competed.

Medalists

It is unknown if Singh Randhawa, Mangaschia, and Redda actually competed.

References

* [http://www.la84foundation.org/5va/reports_frmst.htm Olympic Report]
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1924/ATH/mens-10000-metres.html sports-reference]
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