Athletics at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Men's 880 yards explained

Event:Men's 880 yards
Games:1966
Venue:Independence Park, Kingston
Dates:August 6 and 8, 1966
Gold:Noel Clough
Goldcga:AUS
Silver:Wilson Kiprugut
Silvercga:KEN
Bronze:George Kerr
Bronzecga:JAM
Prev:1962 Perth (Australia)
Next:1970 Edinburgh

The men's 880 yards event at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held on 6 and 8 August at the Independence Park in Kingston, Jamaica.[1] It was the last time that the imperial distance was contested at the Games later being replaced by the 800 metres.

Results

Heats

[2]

Qualification: First 3 in each heat (Q) and the next 1 fastest (q) qualify for the semifinals.

Semifinals

[2]

Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) qualify directly for the final.

Rank Heat Name Nationality Time !Notes
1 1 1:47.7 Q
2 1 1:47.9 Q
3 1 1:47.9 Q
4 1 1:48.2 Q
5 1 1:48.6
6 1 1:48.8
7 1 1:49.3
8 1 1:49.3
1 2 1:48.3 Q
2 2 1:48.7 Q
3 2 1:49.1 Q
4 2 1:49.8 Q
5 2 1:49.8
6 2 1:50.5
7 2 1:51.5
8 2 1:53.4

Final

[3]

Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1:46.9 GR
1:47.2
1:47.2
4 1:47.3
5 1:48.1
6 1:48.3
7 1:48.3
8 1:57.5

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Results . thecgf.com . 22 July 2020.
  2. News: Heats & Semifinals results . 22 July 2020 . . 8 August 1966 . 4.
  3. News: Final results . 22 July 2020 . . 10 August 1966 . 19.