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Women's 800m Record Stands Strong
The world record for the women's 800m athletics event remains unbroken after 43 years. Experts discuss why no one has managed to surpass it.
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The world record for the women's 800m is the longest-standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why?
2026-08-12 06:13 UTC