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Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics - Men's 800 metres T46

Men's 800 metres T46
at the XIV Paralympic Games
Venue London Olympic Stadium
Dates 6 to 8 September
Competitors 19 from 15 nations
Winning time 1:51.82
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Gunther Matzinger  Austria
2nd, silver medalist(s) Samir Nouioua  Algeria
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Abraham Tarbei  Kenya
1st, gold medalist(s) Gunther Matzinger  Austria
2nd, silver medalist(s) Samir Nouioua  Algeria
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Abraham Tarbei  Kenya

The Men's 800 metres T46 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 6 to 8 September.

The T46 category is for athletes who have a single above or below elbow amputation or similar disability, with normal function in both legs.

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

Competed 6 September 2012 from 10:58. Qual. rule: first 3 in each heat (Q) plus the 2 fastest other times (q) qualified.

Competed 8 September 2012 at 21:02.

Q = qualified by place. q = qualified by time. WR = World Record. RR = Regional Record. PB = Personal Best. SB = Seasonal Best. DNF = Did not finish.


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