Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Women's 800 metres


The Women's 800 metres competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. The event were held at the University Olympic Stadium on October 17–19.

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.
World record2:00.5London, United KingdomJuly 20, 1968
Olympic record2:01.1Tokyo, JapanOctober 20, 1964

Results

Round 1

Heat 1

Heat 2

Heat 3

Heat 4

Semifinals

Heat 1

Heat 2

Final