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. The competition was held on Friday, July 12, 1912, and on Saturday, July 13, 1912. Twenty-four runners from five nations competed. NOCs could enter 1 team of 5 athletes, with up to 3 reserves.Official report, p. 61. According to th
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Results

Semifinals

All three semi-finals were held on Friday, July 12, 1912. Semifinal 1 Team result: Individual race result: Semifinal 2 Team result: Individual race result: All five Swedish runners finished side by side. Semifinal 3 Great Britain had a walkover. Team result: Individual race result: As there was no competition all five British runners ran and finished side by side.

Final

The final was held on Saturday, July 13, 1912. Team result: Individual race result:

References

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