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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The fastest 800 dash is 1:41.11 by Wilson Kipketer.
In High School, under 2:05 is good.
In college, under 2:00 is okay, but under 1:50 is great.
Olympics/world etc - under 1:45.
this guy does not know what he is talking about
High school- 3:05 is good
college- 2:40 and under
Olympics- 2:20 and under
100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, and the 1500 meter run.
The 50 meter dash is an eighth of the track, or half of the straightaway. So basically half the length of a fottball feild.
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!
The 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the 100 meter dash was Justin Gatlin of the United States in a time of 9.85 seconds.
8 meters = 800 centimeters