1981 European Athletics Indoor Championships – Men's 800 metres

None The men's 800 metres event at the 1981 European Athletics Indoor Championships was held on 21 and 22 February.Results (p. 461)L'Athletisme (March 1981, p13) Medalists GoldSilverBronzeHerbert WursthornAndras ParóczaiAntonio Páez Results Heats First 2 from each heat (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals. Rank Heat Name Nationality Time Notes 1 2 András Paróczai 1:47.93 Q 2 1 Herbert Wursthorn 1:48.58 Q 3 2 Thomas Wilking 1:48.60 Q 4 2 Detlef Wagenknecht 1:48.69 q 5 1 Antonio Páez Spain 1977 1:49.18 Q 6 1 Andreas Busse 1:49.45 q 7 2 Mike Whittingham 1:49.51 8 2 Rui Fernandes 1:49.81 9 1 József Bereczki 1:49.98 10 1 Binko Kolev Bulgaria 1971 1:51.55 11 2 Andrés Ballbé Spain 1977 9:99.98 DNF 12 1 Hans-Peter Ferner 9:99.99 DNS Final Rank Name Nationality Time Notes Herbert Wursthorn 1:47.70 András Paróczai 1:47.73 Antonio Páez Spain 1977 1:48.31 4 Andreas Busse 1:48.82 5 Detlef Wagenknecht 1:48.87 6 Thomas Wilking 1:49.49 References Category:800 metres at the European Athletics Indoor Championships Category:Men's events at the 1981 European Athletics Indoor Championships