Overview
The world record for the women's 800m is the longest-standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why?
Source
Originally published at www.bbc.co.uk.
Politics
Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
Key Takeaway
The world record for the women's 800m is the longest-standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years.