2011 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 5000 metres

The men's 5000 metres at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Daegu Stadium on September 1 and 4.

Jake Robertson of New Zealand was added to the final field at the judges' discretion after twice being pushed in his qualifying race.

The tactical final was almost full contact, with a pack of 14 staying close into the penultimate lap.

Merga finished in third but was later disqualified for stepping on the curb, giving the bronze to Gebremeskel.

Prior to the competition, the records were as follows: Qualification: First 5 in each heat (Q) and the next 5 fastest (q) advance to the final.