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Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?

BBC News•Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 06:13 AM•2 min read

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 is it such a tough task?

Source: [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/cgr7lk1kndro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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