The Women's 800 metres competition at the
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad () and officially branded as Mexico 1968 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico. These were the first Ol ...
in
Mexico City
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,
Mexico
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. The event were held at the
University Olympic Stadium
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on October 17–19.
became the first Black woman to win an Olympic 800m title. She also became the first American to do so.
Competition format
The competition had four heats in the first round, two semi-finals and a final. The top four in the first round heats progressed. The top four finishers in the semi-final race reached the finals.
Records
Prior to the competition, the existing World and Olympic records were as follows.
Results
Round 1
Heat 1
Heat 2
Heat 3
Heat 4
Semifinals
Heat 1
Heat 2
Final
References
External links
Official Olympic Report ''la84foundation.org''. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
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Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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Women's events at the 1968 Summer Olympics