These are the official results of the
women's 800 metres event at the
1996 Summer Olympics
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. There were a total of 37 competitors from 31 countries.
Medalists
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Results
Heats
Qualification: First 2 in each heat (Q) and the next 6 fastest (q) qualified to the semifinals.
Semifinals
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) qualified directly to the final.
Final
See also
*
Men's 800 metres
References
External links
Official Report
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800 metres at the Olympics
1996 in women's athletics
Women's events at the 1996 Summer Olympics