800m

At roughly half a mile, the 800 meters is the shortest middle distance race. Typically...

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Alberto Juantorena (Cuba), El Caballo, 400m, 800m Olympic Champion Montreal '76

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The British record holder and two-time European champion can now add Olympic gold to her long list of achievements in the 800m.

To improve your 800M time, you should practice sprints, distance running, leg exercise like squats, and plyometrics.