Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the reigning world champion, competed after narrowly missing a medal in the 1500 meters.

[2] Notably absent was Mohamed Katir, the 2023 World silver medalist, due to a doping-related suspension.

A chaotic sprint finish led to multiple falls, including Dominic Lobalu, George Mills, Thierry Ndikumwenayo, and Mike Foppen, with some runners narrowly avoiding the pileup.

[4] Following protests, the referee and Jury of Appeals advanced several affected athletes, resulting in an expanded final field of 22 competitors.

The Ethiopian and Kenyan teams adopted uncharacteristically conservative tactics, with key athletes such as Gebrhiwet and Ronald Kwemoi staying at the back early on.

In a close sprint for the bronze, Grant Fisher surged late to edge out Lobalu and Gebrhiwet at the finish line.