The 800 Meters Documentary

The 800 meters is a common track running event. It is the shortest commonly run middle-distance running event. The 800 meters is run over two laps of an outdoor (400-meter) track and has been an Olympic event since the first modern games in 1896. During the winter track season, the event is usually run by completing four laps of an indoor 200-meter track.

The event was derived from the imperial measurement of a half mile (880 yards), a traditional English racing distance. 800m is 4.67m less than a half mile.

Runners in this event are occasionally fast enough to also compete in the 400 metres but more commonly have enough power to 'double up' in the 1500m. Only Alberto Juantorena and Jarmila Kratochvílová have won major international titles at 400m and 800m.

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