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The 5000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Wednesday, 12 February 1936. Thirty-seven speed skaters from 16 nations competed.[1]
| Men's 5000 metres speed skating at the IV Olympic Winter Games | |||||||||||||
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 Pictogram for speed skating | |||||||||||||
| Venue | Riessersee | ||||||||||||
| Date | 12 February 1936 | ||||||||||||
| Competitors | 37 from 16 nations | ||||||||||||
| Winning time | 8:19.6 OR | ||||||||||||
| Medalists | |||||||||||||
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| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|
Ivar Ballangrud Norway |
Birger Wasenius Finland |
Antero Ojala Finland |
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1936 Winter Olympics.
| World Record | 8:17.2(*) | Ivar Ballangrud |
Oslo (NOR) | 18 January 1936 |
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| Olympic Record | 8:39.0 | Clas Thunberg |
Chamonix (FRA) | 26 January 1924 |
(*) The record was set on naturally frozen ice.
Nine speed skaters bettered the twelve years old Olympic record. Ivar Ballangrud set a new Olympic record with 8:19.6 seconds.
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