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Men's 800m
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1896
2008 Gold medallist
- Wilfred Bungei
- Kenya
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- Gold
David Lekuta Rudisha Kenya 
- Silver
Nijel Amos Botswana 
- Bronze
Timothy Kitum Kenya
Rudisha and Bolt united in greatness
Very different off the track, Usain Bolt and David Rudisha are both all-time athletics greats, writes BBC chief sports writer Tom Fordyce
10 Aug 12
Rudisha breaks record in 800m win
9 Aug 12
David Rudisha becomes the first athlete to set a new world record on the track at London 2012 as he wins 800m gold.
Algerian reinstated to Olympics
6 Aug 12
Algeria's Taoufik Makhloufi has been reinstated to the Olympics after being excluded for not trying in the 800m
Osagie inspired by Olympics crowd
6 Aug 12
Essex's Andrew Osagie acknowledges the vital part being played by the crowd at the Olympic Stadium after qualifying for the 800 metres semi-finals.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudisha |
KEN
|
1:40.91 WR | |
| 2 | Amos |
BOT
|
1:41.73 WJ | |
| 3 | Kitum |
KEN
|
1:42.53 PB |
Head to Head
Andrew Osagie vs Michael Rimmer
Andrew Osagie
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
3
London 2012 results
1:43.77 Men's 800m
Height
1.89m (6'2")
Weight
72kg
Age
25
Michael Rimmer
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
1
London 2012 results
1:49.05 Men's 800m
Height
1.85m (6'1")
Weight
67kg
Age
27
Picture Galleries
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Comment & Analysis
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