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Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres

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The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, July 29, 1928.

Contents

Twenty-four long-distance runners from twelve nations competed.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Paavo Nurmi set a new Olympic record with 30:18.8 minutes.

Results

Only a final race was held.

References

Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres Wikipedia