Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk
- Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk
The men's 10 kilometre walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. It was the only racewalking event at this Games. The competition was held from Wednesday, July 9, 1924 to Sunday, July 13, 1924.
The races were held on the track which was as for all other events of 500 metres in circumference.
Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed.
Medalists
Semifinal 2
The second semi-final was held on Friday, July 11, 1924. After a protest against his disqualification Rudolf Kühnel was allowed to start also in this race - he was disqualified again. The best five finishers qualified for the final.
Final
The final was held on Sunday, July 13, 1924.
References
* [http://www.la84foundation.org/5va/reports_frmst.htm Olympic Report]
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1924/ATH/mens-10-kilometres-walk.html sports-reference]
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