Athletics_at_the_1968_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_10,000_metres

Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres

Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres

1968 Olympics competition

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The official results of the Men's 10,000 metres Race at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico held on Sunday October 13, 1968. There were a total number of 37 competitors from 23 nations.[1]

While Abebe Bikila had won the Marathon in the two previous Olympics to show Ethiopia's ability, this was Kenya's first ever gold medal, with Naftali Temu outsprinting leader Mamo Wolde on the home straight.

Final ranking

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References

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    "Athletics at the 1968 Mexico City Games: Men's 10,000 metres". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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