Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres
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The men's 800 metres middle distance event at the 1932 Summer Olympics took place on August 1 and August 2 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.[1] Twenty-one athletes from 11 nations competed.[2] The 1930 Olympic Congress in Berlin had reduced the limit from 4 athletes per NOC to 3 athletes.[3] The event was won by Tommy Hampson, the fourth consecutive British victory (it would be the last in the streak) and fifth overall British title in the 800 metres. Canada won its first two 800 metres medals with silver (Alex Wilson) and bronze (Phil Edwards).
Quick Facts Men's 800 metres at the Games of the X Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's 800 metres at the Games of the X Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |||||||||
Dates | August 1 and August 2 | |||||||||
Competitors | 21 from 11 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 1:49.7 WR | |||||||||
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