The men's 5000 metres event at the 1952 Olympic Games took place July 22 and July 24. The final was won by Emil Zátopek of Czechoslovakia. Results Heats The first round was on July 22. The fastest five runners from each heat qualified for the final. Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Final Key: DNF = Did not finish, OR = Olympic record References Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics 5000 metres at the Olympics Men's events at the 1952 Summer Olympics