The first medals of the event were awarded in M85 in the 3000 meters. The winner and world champion was Herbert E. Müller (GER) in 18:50.53. Richard Pitcairn-Knowles (GBR, 18:57.99) won Silver. Georg Dähne (GER, 19: 24.90) received the bronze medal.
Only in the last lap the almost 90-year-old Herbert E. Müller took the lead and decided the run in an irresistible spurt.The 3000m races were timed using a chip.
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