[2][3] The event was won by two-time defending champion Sven Kramer in an Olympic record time of 6:09:76.

In doing so, he became the first man to win three gold medals in a speed skating event in three consecutive editions of the Olympics.

Bloemen and Pedersen skated in the same pair, posted the same time, and were separated by the photo finish data.

Though trailing for most of the distance, Michael came out on top, posting the then-fastest time 0.08 seconds ahead of Lee.

In the victory ceremony, the medals were presented by Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, member of the International Olympic Committee accompanied by Jan Dijkema, ISU president.