The women's

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event at the

2016 African Championships in Athletics The 20th African Championships in Athletics was held in Durban, South Africa from 22 to 26 June 2016. It was the second time that Durban and South Africa hosted this competition. 720 athletes from 43 African national federations participated. Meda ...

was held on 22 and 23 June in

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Medalists

Results

Heats

Qualification: First 4 of each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals. Wind:
Heat 1: +0.1 m/s, Heat 2: +0.1 m/s, Heat 3: +0.6 m/s, Heat 4: +0.3 m/s, Heat 5: +1.8 m/s

Semifinals

Qualification: First 2 of each heat (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final. Wind:
Heat 1: +1.2 m/s, Heat 2: +1.8 m/s, Heat 3: +1.3 m/s

Final

Wind: +2.0 m/s

References

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