Athletics at the 2024 Summer Paralympics – Men's 5000 metres
Schedule
Medal summaryThe following is a summary of the medals awarded across all 5000 metres events.
T11The T11 category is for athletes with a visual impairment. A T11 athlete may be entirely without sight, or be able to perceive light, but have no ability to see the shape of a hand at any distance. T11 athletes commonly run with guides. The final in this classification took place on 30 August 2024, at 10:06:[2]
T13The T13 category is for athletes with a moderate visual impairment. Athletes in this category have a variety of visual impairments, but can typically recognize contours from a distance of 2 to 6 metres. Athletes in this category do not typically require a guide. The final in this classification took place on 31 August 2024, at 10:14:[3]
T54The T54 category is for wheelchair athletes with no leg function, but near full arm function and reasonable to normal trunk function. Typically this may be caused by a lower spinal cord injury or spinal cord birth defect. The final in this classification took place on 31 August 2024, at 20:39:[4]
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