The men's 5000 metres speed skating competition was part of the speed skating programme at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. The event was contested on 30 January 1964 on the outdoor Olympic speed skating rink.
Participating athletes
- Competitors: 24
- Nations represented: 14
Medalists
| Rank | Athlete | Nation | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Knut Johannesen | Norway | 7:38.4 (Olympic Record) |
| Silver | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
| Bronze | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information | Insufficient Encyclopedic Information |
Knut Johannesen’s winning time of 7 minutes 38.4 seconds established a new Olympic record for the distance.
Event format
The competition consisted of each skater racing two laps of a 400‑metre oval track, covering a total distance of 5000 metres. Skaters raced in pairs against the clock, and final rankings were based on the fastest times recorded.
Historical significance
The 1964 men's 5000 metres marked the first Olympic gold medal for Norway in this distance since the 1952 Oslo Games. Johannesen’s performance contributed to Norway’s strong showing in speed skating at these Games.
All information presented is drawn from verified Olympic records.
