These are the official results of the women's 800 metres event at the

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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

References

External links

Official Report

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