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in Brisbane, Australia. The final resulted in a photo-finish between Allan Wells and Mike McFarlane. Since they could not be separated, they were both awarded the gold medal.

Medalists

Results

Heats

Qualification: First 6 in each heat (Q) qualify for the quarterfinals. Wind:
Heat 1: ? m/s, Heat 2: -1.1 m/s, Heat 3: ? m/s, Heat 4: +0.8 m/s, Heat 5: -0.7 m/s, Heat 6: ? m/s

Quarterfinals

Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualify for the semifinals. Wind:
Heat 1: -1.3 m/s, Heat 2: -1.6 m/s, Heat 3: ? m/s, Heat 4: -2.0 m/s

Semifinals

Qualification: First 4 in each semifinal (Q) and the next 1 fastest (q) qualify for the final. Wind:
Heat 1: +2.1 m/s, Heat 2: +2.1 m/s

Final

Wind: +0.4 m/s

References

Heats & Quarterfinals results (The Sydney Morning Herald)Semifinals & Final results (The Sydney Morning Herald)Heats & Quarterfinals results (The Canberra Times)Semifinals & Final results (The Canberra Times)
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