Elena is seen here in heat five of the 800 metres with Natalila Lupu (UKR), where
both qualified for the next round (semi-final). Elena ran 1:58.13 in her semi
behind Caster Semenya.
Yelena Arzhakova was banned for two years, starting from January 29, 2013,
for showing an "abnormal hemoglobin profile in her biological passport".
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| Women's 800m Final. 2012 London Games |
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| 1. Mariya SAVINOVA |
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RUS |
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1:56.19 |
SB |
2. Caster SEMENYA
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RSA |
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1:57.23 |
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3. Ekaterina POISTOGOVA
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RUS |
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1:57.53 |
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4. Pamela JELIMO
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1:57.59 |
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5. Alysia JOHNSON MONTANO
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USA |
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1:57.93 |
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6. Elena ARZHAKOVA
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RUS |
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1:59.21 |
DISQ |
7. Francine NIYONSABA
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BDI |
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1:59.63 |
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8. Janeth Jepkosgei BUSIENEI
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KEN |
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2:00.19 |
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