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Athletics At The 1978 Commonwealth Games – Men's 800 Metres
The men's 800 metres event at the 1978 Commonwealth Games was held on 8 and 10 August at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Medalists Results Heats Held on 8 August Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualify for the semifinals. Semifinals Held on 8 August Qualification: First 4 in each semifinal (Q) qualify directly for the final. Final Held on 10 August References Heats & Semifinals results (The Canberra Times) {{DEFAULTSORT:800 Athletics at the 1978 Commonwealth Games |
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 tactical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Warren (runner)
David Marlais Jenner Warren (born 11 February 1956) is a male retired British middle-distance runner. Warren competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics, reaching the final. He represented England in the 800 metres event, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot .... Domestically, he ran for Epsom and Ewell Harriers. References External links * 1956 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Great Britain Athletes from London English male middle-distance runners Commonwealth Games competitors for England {{UK-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Erysthee
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Trevor Small
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William Amakye
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Henry Carver (athlete)
Harry Clyde Carver (December 4, 1890 – January 30, 1977) was an American mathematician and academic, primarily associated with the University of Michigan. He was a major influence in the development of mathematical statistics as an academic discipline. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Carver was educated at the University of Michigan, earning his B.S. degree in 1915, and the next year becoming an instructor in mathematics; he taught statistics in actuarial applications. At the time, the University of Michigan was only the second such institution in the United States to offer this type of course, after the pioneering Iowa State University. Carver was appointed assistant professor at Michigan in 1918, then associate professor (1921) and full professor (1936); during this period the University's program in mathematical statistics and probability underwent significant expansion. In 1930, Carver founded the journal ''Annals of Mathematical Statistics'', which over time became a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Hill (athlete)
Dave Hill (born 26 December 1952) is a Canadian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phi .... References 1952 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 Commonwealth Games Canadian male middle-distance runners Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Commonwealth Games competitors for Canada Sportspeople from Trois-Rivières 20th-century Canadian sportspeople {{Canada-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlsen Phillips
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Donald Pierre
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Conrad Francis (athlete)
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