The women's
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 ...
at the
2012 European Athletics Championships
The 2012 European Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki, Finland between 27 June and 1 July 2012. This edition marks the beginning of a new two-year cycle of the European Athletics Championships which were previously held every four years. ...
was held at the
Helsinki Olympic Stadium on 28 and 29 June.
On 30 April 2013, it was announced that the original winner of the gold medal,
Elena Arzhakova
Elena Vladimirovna Arzhakova (russian: Елена Владимировна Аржакова; born 8 September 1989) is a Russian runner who specializes in the middle distance events.
The 2011 European Indoor champion at 1500m, Arzhakova was susp ...
had been suspended for two years from January 2013 for a doping violation, and was to be stripped of all results gained since July 11, 2011. When ratified, this would mean Arzhakova being stripped of her gold medal, which would then be awarded to
Lynsey Sharp
Lynsey Sharp (born 11 July 1990) is a Scottish track and field athlete who competes in the 800 metres. She is the 2012 European champion and represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. She won a silver medal at the 2014 Com ...
.
Irina Maracheva and
Maryna Arzamasava
Maryna Aliaksandrauna Arzamasova (née Katowich, be, Марына Аляксандраўна Арзамасава (Катовіч), russian: Марина Александровна Арзамасова; born 17 December 1987) is a Belarusian midd ...
would also each be awarded an upgraded medal.
On 4 June 2013, this reallocation of medals was confirmed, and
Lynsey Sharp
Lynsey Sharp (born 11 July 1990) is a Scottish track and field athlete who competes in the 800 metres. She is the 2012 European champion and represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. She won a silver medal at the 2014 Com ...
declared European champion.
On 25 January 2016, it was announced that the new silver medalist, Irina Maracheva had also been found guilty of doping changes as a result of her blood passport. As a result, in due course Maracheva will be stripped of her result, Arzamasava promoted again, this time into silver and Lilyia Lobanova, original placed fifth, will be awarded the bronze medal.
Medalists
These are the revised medal standings following the adverse drugs finding against original winner Elena Arzhakova.
Records
Schedule
Results
Round 1
First 2 in each heat (Q) and 2 best performers (q) advance to the Final.
* Elena Arzhakova originally ranked second, prior to disqualification. Irina Maracheva originally ranked ninth, prior to disqualification
Final
References
Round 1 ResultsFinal Results
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800 metres at the European Athletics Championships
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