The men's 5000 metres in speed skating at the 1994 Winter Olympics took place on 13 February, at the Hamar Olympic Hall.[1] 32 competitors from 17 nations participated in the competition.[2]
| Men's 5000 metres at the XVII Olympic Winter Games | ||||||||||
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| Venue | Hamar Olympic Hall | |||||||||
| Dates | 13 February 1994 | |||||||||
| Competitors | 32 from 17 nations | |||||||||
| Winning time | 6:34.96 WR | |||||||||
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Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows:[3][4]
| World record |  Johann Olav Koss (NOR) | 6:35.53 | Hamar, Norway | 4 December 1993 |
| Olympic record |  Tomas Gustafson (SWE) | 6:44.63 | Calgary, Canada | 17 February 1988 |
The following new world and olympic records was set during this competition.
| Date | Pair | Athlete | Country | Time | OR | WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 February | Pair 2 | Kjell Storelid |  Norway | 6:42.68 | OR | |
| 13 February | Pair 4 | Johann Olav Koss | Norway | 6:34.96 | OR | WR |
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