The men's 5000 metres event at the 2016 Summer Olympics took place between 16 and 20 August at the Olympic Stadium. The winning margin was 0.60 seconds.
Bernard Lagat, Mo Farah, Muktar Edris, Paul Chelimo, Joshua Cheptegei, Andrew Butchart after finish
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Sir Mohamed "Mo" Muktar Jama Farah is a British former long-distance runner. He holds the record for the most global championship gold medals, making him the most successful male track distance runner
Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 5000 metres
…men's 5000 metres event at the 2016 Summer Olympics took place between 16 and 20 August at the Olympic Stadium. The winning margin was 0.60 seconds. Mo Farah entered as the favourite for the race, having won the 2012 Olympic title as well as the last two World Championships 5000 m. He also held the fastest…
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