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What's an 800m race?
The 800 metres is a middle-distance running event, requiring both speed and endurance. Athletes complete two laps of a standard 400-metre outdoor track. It's known for tactical racing, often involving a fast start and a strong finish, as seen with Hodgkinson and Werro battling for European silver.
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