The 5000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Saturday, January 26, 1924. Thirty-one speed skaters from thirteen nations were due to compete, but nine athletes withdrew, so in the end twenty-two speed skaters from ten nations competed.[1] The Canadian athlete Charles Gorman abandoned the race after the first round.[2]
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1924 Winter Olympics.
The following records were set during this competition.
The event was held Saturday afternoon.[2]
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