Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Women's 800 metres
Women's 800 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics
The event took place at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul. Heats were on September 24, semi-finals on September 25, and the final on September 26, 1988. 29 competitors from 19 nations entered the race. The competition started with four heats, then two semi-finals, and the final featured eight runners.
Medalists:
- Gold: Sigrun Wodars (East Germany)
- Silver: Christine Wachtel (East Germany)
- Bronze: Kim Gallagher (United States)
Winning time: 1:56.10 (Sigrun Wodars).
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