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Medalists

Results

Heats

Qualification: First 3 of each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.

Semifinals

Qualification: First 3 of each heat (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final.

Final

References

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