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Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's 800 metres T13

Men's 800 metres T13
at the XIV Paralympic Games
Venue London Olympic Stadium
Dates 7 to 8 September
Competitors 14 from 10 nations
Winning time 1:53.01
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Abdellatif Baka  Algeria
2nd, silver medalist(s) David Korir  Kenya
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Abdelillah Mame  Morocco
1st, gold medalist(s) Abdellatif Baka  Algeria
2nd, silver medalist(s) David Korir  Kenya
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Abdelillah Mame  Morocco

The Men's 800 metres T13 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 7 to 8 September.

The T13 category is for athletes with a moderate visual impairment. Athletes in this category have a variety of visual impairments, but can typically recognize contours from a distance of 2 to 6 metres. Athletes in this category do not typically require a guide.

Prior to the competition, the existing World and Paralympic records were as follows:

Competed 7 September 2012 from 13:05. Qual. rule: first 3 in each heat (Q) plus the 2 fastest other times (q) qualified.

Competed 8 September 2012 at 11:55.

Q = qualified by place. q = qualified by time. PR = Paralympic Record. PB = Personal Best. SB = Seasonal Best. DNS = Did not start.


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