Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres


These are the official results of the men's 10,000 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. The final was held on July 29, 1996.

Medalists

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics.
World Record26:43.53 Haile GebrselassieHengelo June 5, 1995
Olympic Record27:21.46 Brahim BoutayebSeoul September 26, 1988

Haile Gebrselassie set a new Olympic record with 27:07.34 in the final.

Final classification

Non-qualifiers