BBC News·4 min read·medium
Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
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Emma Middleton
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This article explores why the women's 800m world record, set in 1983, remains unbroken despite advancements in sports science and technology. It discusses the historical context of the record, including allegations of systematic doping in the era it was set.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Keely Hodgkinson has the sixth-fastest outdoor 800m time in history
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