2006_European_Athletics_Championships_–_Men's_5000_metres

2006 European Athletics Championships – Men's 5000 metres

2006 European Athletics Championships – Men's 5000 metres

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The men's 5000 metres at the 2006 European Athletics Championships were held at the Ullevi on August 10 and August 13.

Farah took the lead with 1000 m to go and stretched the field. A sprint to line resulted in España over taking Farah metres from the line. A quick finish by Higuero moved him into third over Turkey's Halil Akkaş.

Medalists

GoldSilverBronze
Jesús España
 Spain		 Mo Farah
 United Kingdom		 Juan Carlos Higuero
 Spain

Schedule

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Results

KEY: qFastest non-qualifiers QQualified NRNational record PBPersonal best SBSeasonal best

Semifinals

First 5 in each heat (Q) and the next 5 fastest (q) advance to the Final.

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Final

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