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1974 European Athletics Championships – Men's 800 Metres
The men's 800 metres at the 1974 European Athletics Championships was held in Rome, Italy, at Stadio Olimpico on 2, 3, and 4 September 1974. Medalists Results Final 4 September Semi-finals 3 September Semi-final 1 Semi-final 2 Heats 2 September Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Participation According to an unofficial count, 27 athletes from 19 countries participated in the event. * (1) * (2) * (1) * (3) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (2) * (2) * (1) * (1) * (2) * (3) * (1) References {{DEFAULTSORT:1974 European Athletics Championships, Mens 800 metres 800 metres The 800 metres, or 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 t ... 800 metres at the European Athletics Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
800 Metres
The 800 metres, or 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. During the winter track season the event is usually run by completing four laps of an indoor 200-metre 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. The event combines aerobic endurance with anaerobic conditioning and sprint speed, so the 800m athlete has to combine training for both. Runners in this event are occasionally fast enough to also compete in the 400 metres but more commonly have enough endurance to 'double up' in the 1500m. Only Alberto Juantorena and Jarmila Kratochvílová have won major international titles at 400m and 800m. Race tactics The 800m is also known for its tacti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |