1981 European Athletics Indoor Championships – Men's 800 metres

The men's 800 metres event at the 1981 European Athletics Indoor Championships was held on 21 and 22 February.[1][2]

Medalists

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Gold Silver Bronze
Herbert Wursthorn
 West Germany
Andras Paróczai
 Hungary
Antonio Páez
 Spain

Results

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Heats

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First 2 from each heat (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.

Rank Heat Name Nationality Time Notes
1 2 András Paróczai  Hungary 1:47.93 Q
2 1 Herbert Wursthorn  West Germany 1:48.58 Q
3 2 Thomas Wilking  West Germany 1:48.60 Q
4 2 Detlef Wagenknecht  East Germany 1:48.69 q
5 1 Antonio Páez  Spain 1:49.18 Q
6 1 Andreas Busse  East Germany 1:49.45 q
7 2 Mike Whittingham  Great Britain 1:49.51
8 2 Rui Fernandes  Portugal 1:49.81
9 1 József Bereczki  Hungary 1:49.98
10 1 Binko Kolev  Bulgaria 1:51.55
2 Andrés Ballbé  Spain DNF
1 Hans-Peter Ferner  West Germany DNS

Final

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Herbert Wursthorn  West Germany 1:47.70
2nd place, silver medalist(s) András Paróczai  Hungary 1:47.73
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Antonio Páez  Spain 1:48.31
4 Andreas Busse  East Germany 1:48.82
5 Detlef Wagenknecht  East Germany 1:48.87
6 Thomas Wilking  West Germany 1:49.49

References

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  1. ^ Results (p. 461)
  2. ^ L'Athletisme (March 1981, p13)