Who holds the world record for the 800 meter run?
Jarmila Kratochvílová
800 metres
| Athletics 800 metres | |
|---|---|
| Men’s 800 metres final in Daegu 2011. | |
| World records | |
| Men | David Rudisha 1:40.91 (2012) |
| Women | Jarmila Kratochvílová 1:53.28 (1983) |
What is the average Olympic 800m time?
The men’s 800m is classified as a middle-distance race, and has been a staple men’s event at the Olympics since the Athens 1896….
| Year | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo 2020 | 105.06 | 115.21 |
| Rio 2016 | 102.15 | 115.28 |
| London 2012 | 100.91 | 117.23 |
| Beijing 2008 | 104.65 | 114.87 |
How far is 800 meters on a track?
The 800 meters is run over two laps of the track (400 meter track) and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps. 800 m is almost exactly half a mile.
Who holds the women’s 800m record?
The 19-year-old set a national record of 1:55.21 to become Olympic champion. British teenager Keely Hodgkinson wins the silver, with the USA’s Raevyn Rogers winning bronze. The USA’s Athing Mu has won the women’s 800m final in incredible fashion, finishing in a national record of 1:55.21.
What is the fastest 800m time for a 13 year old?
1min 41.09sec
August 22 – David Rudisha of Kenya is the new 800 metres world record holder after running a time of 1min 41.09sec at the ISTAF 2010 meeting in Berlin’s Olympic stadium today.
How many laps is 800 meters in Olympic swimming?
50 Meter Pool (Olympic Size)
| Miles | Yards | Lengths |
|---|---|---|
| ½ mile | about 800 meters | 16 lengths |
| 1 mile (Olympic Distance) | about 1700 meters | 30 lenghts |
| 1.2 miles (Half Ironman Distance) | about 2000 meters | 40 lengths |
| 2.4 miles (Ironman Distance) | about 4000 meters | 80 lengths |