The 800 is a middle distance event, but it feels more like a sprint. The middle part is the key to the phrase. To be a half miler you've got to have certain qualities and it is most often a battle between being a sprinter or distance runner. The 800 required the ability to run fast but still have the endurance and fitness level to sustain a fast pace or endure until the finish.
This distance is where 400 runners like MEGAN ROURKE and MORGAN STEWART bring their speed to the event, which presents a issue for distance runners. However, the distance runners with good enough speed bring the endurance trait which presents the challenge to the speed half miler. JULIA HEYMACH and GRACIE MORRIS are the endurance type of 800m runner who have the endurance aspect but still have enough speed to run a fast half mile.
Check out the rankings below and see who are the Texas leaders in the 800m.
800 Meter Run
| RANK | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE | MEET DATEPLACE |
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| 1 | 2:09.33 | Houston Lamar | 2017 | |