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The first world record in the men's 800 metres was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. [1] As of June 21, 2011, 23 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event. [2] "y" denotes time for 880 yards (804.68 m) ratified as a record for the 800 m.
The 800 metres, or 800 meters (US spelling), is a common track running event. It is the shortest commonly run middle-distance running event. The 800 metres is run over two laps of an outdoor (400-metre) track and has been an Olympic event since the first modern games in 1896.
This is a list of the NCAA outdoor champions in the 800 meters or its imperial equivalent 880 yard run. The imperial distance was run until 1975, while the metric 800 meters was contested in Olympic years starting in 1932. Metrication occurred in 1976, so all subsequent championships were at the metric distance.
This is a list of the NCAA Division I indoor champions in the 800 meters or its imperial equivalent 880 yards. The imperial distance was run until 1983, while the metric distance was contested since 1984. The event was not held in 1986 and 1987. Hand timing was used until 1975, while starting in 1976 fully automatic timing was used.
A handicap 880-yard run (804.7 m) competition was held at 1904 Summer Olympics after the 1904 Olympic men's 800 m race. Johannes Runge of Germany won in 1:58.4 minutes with a 10-yard handicap. James Peck of Canada came second in 1:59.0 minutes with zero handicap and F. C. Roth, an American schoolboy, was third with a 15-yard headstart. [9] [10]
Masters athletics is a class of the sport of athletics for athletes of over 35 years of age. The events include track and field, road running and cross country running.These are the current world records in various five-year-groups, maintained by WMA, the World Association of Masters Athletes, which is designated by the World Athletics (formerly IAAF) to conduct the worldwide sport of Masters ...
Winzenried placed fifth at 880 yards at the 1969 NCAA championships in Knoxville; [9] his time of 1:46.6 was equivalent to 1:45.9 or 1:46.0 for 800 meters and his personal best. [1] [10] He won his first NCAA title in 1970, winning the indoor 880 yards in 1:51.7. [11]
Middle-distance running events are track races longer than sprints, ranging from 500 metres up to two miles (3218.688 metres).The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. [1]