5000 metres at the Olympics - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5000_metres_at_the_OlympicsThe 5000 metres at the Summer Olympics has been contested since the fifth edition of the multi-sport event. The men's 5000 m has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1912. The 3000 metres was the first women's Olympic long-distance track event, making its initial appearance at the 1984 Olympics, and this distance was extended to match the men's event from 1996 onwards. …