2011 European Athletics U23 Championships – Women's 800 metres
The women's 800 metres at the 2011 European Athletics U23 Championships were held at the Městský stadion on 14 and 15 July.
On 30 April 2013, it was announced that the winner of the gold medal, Elena Arzhakova had been suspended for two years from January 2013 for a doping violation, and was to be stripped of all results gained since July 11, 2011.[1]
Medalists[edit]
| Gold |  Merve AydınTurkey (TUR) |
| Silver |  Lynsey SharpGreat Britain (GBR) |
| Bronze |  Aleksandra BulanovaRussia (GBR) |
Before reclassification under IAAF antidoping rules[edit]
| Gold | Elena Arzhakova Russia (RUS) |
| Silver | Merve Aydın Turkey (TUR) |
| Bronze | Lynsey Sharp Great Britain (GBR) |
Schedule[edit]
| Date | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2011 | 16:35 | Round 1 |
| 15 July 2011 | 16:40 | Final |
Results[edit]
Heats[edit]
Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) and 2 best performers (q) advance to the Final.[2]
| Rank | Heat | Name | Nationality | React | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Mirela Lavric |  Romania |
2:04.00 | Q | |
| 2 | 2 | Katarzyna Broniatowska |  Poland |
2:04.45 | Q | |
| 3 | 1 | Merve Aydın | Turkey |
2:04.48 | Q | |
| 4 | 1 | Lynsey Sharp | Great Britain |
2:04.58 | Q | |
| 5 | 2 | Elena Arzhakova | Russia |
DQ | Q | |
| 6 | 1 | Alexandra Bulanova | Russia |
2:04.72 | Q | |
| 7 | 1 | Selina Büchel |  Switzerland |
2:04.85 | q, PB | |
| 8 | 2 | Anne Kesselring |  Germany |
2:04.90 | q | |
| 9 | 2 | Natalija Piliušina |  Lithuania |
2:05.56 | ||
| 10 | 1 | Joanna Jóźwik | Poland |
2:06.07 | ||
| 11 | 1 | Eléni Theodorakopoúlou |  Greece |
2:07.04 | ||
| 11 | 2 | Monika Flis | Poland |
2:07.04 | ||
| 13 | 1 | Mihaela Nunu | Romania |
2:07.49 | ||
| 14 | 2 | Olha Bibik |  Ukraine |
2:08.92 |
Final[edit]
| Rank | Name | Nationality | React | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Merve Aydın | Turkey |
2:00.46 | SB | |
 |
Lynsey Sharp | Great Britain |
2:00.65 | PB | |
 |
Alexandra Bulanova | Russia |
2:01.40 | ||
| 4 | Anne Kesselring | Germany |
2:02.97 | ||
| 5 | Selina Büchel | Switzerland |
2:04.25 | PB | |
| 6 | Katarzyna Broniatowska | Poland |
2:04.62 | ||
| 7 | Mirela Lavric | Romania |
2:12.99 | ||
| DQ | Elena Arzhakova | Russia |
DQ |
Participation[edit]
According to an unofficial count, 14 athletes from 10 countries participated in the event.
Germany (1)
Greece (1)
Lithuania (1)
Poland (3)
Romania (2)
Russia (2)
Switzerland (1)
Turkey (1)
Ukraine (1)
United Kingdom (1)
References[edit]
- ^ When ratified, this will mean Arzhakova will be stripped of her gold medal, which will then be awarded to Merve Aydın. Lynsey Sharp and Alexandra Bulanova will also each be awarded an upgraded medal [1] Archived 2013-08-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Round 1 results" (PDF). European Athletic Association. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Final results" (PDF). European Athletic Association. Retrieved 15 July 2011.