Competitors 43 from 21 nations | ||
Venue Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir Dates July 6 (quarterfinals)
July 7 (semifinals and final) |
The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, July 6, 1924 to Tuesday, July 8, 1924.
Contents
As for all other races the track was 500 metres in circumference.
Forty-three middle distance runners from 21 nations competed.
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in minutes) prior to the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Round 1
All heats were held on Sunday, July 6, 1924.
The best three finishers of every heat qualified for the semi-finals.
Heat 1
Heat 2
Heat 3
Heat 4
Heat 5
Heat 6
Heat 7
Heat 8
Semifinals
All semi-finals were held on Monday, July 7, 1924.
The best three finishers of every heat qualified for the final.
Semifinal 1
Semifinal 2
Semifinal 3
Final
The final was held on Tuesday, July 8, 1924.