These are the results of the Men's 800 metres event at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics in

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on 4–8 August.

Medalists

Results

Heats

First 4 of each Heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the

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Quarterfinals

First 3 of each Heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the

semifinals A single-elimination, knockout, or sudden death tournament is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament. Each winner will play another in the next round, until the final matc ...

Semifinals

First 4 of each Semifinal qualified directly (Q) for the

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Final

References

Results

Official results
{{DEFAULTSORT:1997 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 800 metres - Mens 800 Metres, 1997 World Championships In Athletics 800 metres at the World Athletics Championships