These are the results of the Women's 800 metres event at the

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. The event took place on the 6th, 7th and 9th of August.

Doping disqualification

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tested positive for the anabolic steroid

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after the semifinals and was disqualified.Butler, Mark et al. (2013)
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Medalists

Results

Heats

First 2 of each Heat (Q) and the next 6 fastest (q) qualified for the

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Semifinals

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

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Final

References

Results

{{DEFAULTSORT:1997 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 800 metres - Women's 800 Metres 800 metres at the World Athletics Championships 1997 in women's athletics