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Women's 800m: From Banned to Track's Biggest Draw
Community Heroes•Sep 18

Women's 800m: From Banned to Track's Biggest Draw

Once banned from the Olympics for 32 years because women were deemed "too frail," the 800m is now one of track's most thrilling events. This is the story of the trailblazers who transformed a race they weren't allowed to run into must-see sports.

BBC Sport•2 min read
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