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The men's world record for running 800 meters was set in 2010 by David Rudisha of Kenya in a time of 1:41.01.
The women's world record for running 800 meters was set in 1983 by Jarmila Kratochvílová of the Czech Republic in a time of 1:53.28.
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Name five track events?
100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, and the 1500 meter run.
How far is a 50 meter dash?
The 50 meter dash is an eighth of the track, or half of the straightaway. So basically half the length of a fottball feild.
What are the three races that start by crouching?
1. 200 meter dash 2. 100 meter dash 3. 75 meter hurdles In races for track and field you don't crouch you have a starter block which you..... start from!
Who was the last male to win the 100-meter dash in the Olympics?
The 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the 100 meter dash was Justin Gatlin of the United States in a time of 9.85 seconds.
Are 800 cm equal to 8 meters?
8 meters = 800 centimeters
Name five track events?
100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, and the 1500 meter run.
What are some events in winter track?
55 meter dash 55 meter hurdles 200 meter dash 400 meter dash 800 meter run 1600 meter run 3200 meter run 4x200 meter relay 4x400 meter relay 4x1600 meter relay Distance medley relay (1200 meter, 400 meter, 800 meter, 1600 meter)
Who began the 800 meter dash?
It is unknown the creator of the event.
Are tracks at track and field meets measured in meters or yards?
They are measured in meters. Example, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter dash, 1600 meter run, 400 meter relay, 1600 meter relay etc.
What is the fastest 800 meter in New Mexico?
The 800 meter dash high school record in New Mexico is 1.51.73 by David Krummenacher from Las Cruces High School in 1993.
Liberia's first year in olympic games?
That was the 1956 Games in Melbourne. Liberia sent 4 participants in athletics: 1) George Johnson - 400 meter run, 800 meter run, 4x100 meter relay 2) Edward Martins - 4x100 meter relay, long jump 3) Emmanuel Putu - 4x100 meter relay, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash 4) James Roberts - 4x100 meter relay, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash
When was the first time women were allowed to do track events in the Olympics?
1928 Summer Games in Amsterdam. Women competed in 100 meter dash, 800 meter run, and 4x100 meter relay.
How many people from Guyana are participating in the 2008 Olympics?
Guyana has 5 members on their the 2008 Olympic team: 1) Adam Harris - 200 meter dash 2) Aliann Pompey - 400 meter dash 3) Cleveland Forde - 5000 meter run 4) Marian Burnett - 800 meter run 5) Niall Roberts - 50 meter freestyle
In which year were women allowed to compete in Athletics at The Olympic Games for the first time?
1928 Games in Amsterdam. Women participated in 100 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay, 800 meter run, discus, and high jump.
What is a good 800 meter dash time for a girl in the 6th grade?
depending on how fast you can run i'd say 3:00-3:30
When was Athletics brought into the Olympics?
Athletics has been part of the modern Olympic Games since the first Games in 1896. Athletic events at the 1896 Games were 100 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1500 meter run, 110 meter hurdles, marathon, high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, and discus.
What event did Jesse Owens win in 1936?
In the 1936 Games in Berlin, Jesse Owens won gold medals in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay, and long jump.
