80 metres hurdles


80 metres hurdles is a distance in hurdling ran by women until 1972 in international competitions.
Since the 1972 Summer Olympics, the event has been permanently replaced by the 100 metre hurdles.

Masters athletics

The distance, with different spacing between hurdles is still in use in Masters athletics in the Men's division over 70 years of age, and the Women's division over 40 years of age.

Youth athletics

The distance, with different spacing between hurdles is also in use in the 11- to 12-year-old division, previously called the "Midget" division.

History