Women’s 800 metres, which debuted at the 1928 Olympics and was subsequently removed from the programme, is now widely treated as a central event at major athletics championships.
The two outlets focus on the historical arc behind that change. Both describe how the event was once excluded despite being contested internationally and later re-emerged to become a highlight race. They also note that today it is often marketed as a “must-see” competition, reflecting its status in modern track athletics and its ability to draw prominent attention during major meets.
While the shared story emphasizes the event’s early inclusion, later removal, and eventual comeback, neither source highlights a single specific contemporary governing decision or names detailed policy figures in the material provided. Instead, the coverage frames the 800m’s rise as a broader shift in how women’s middle-distance running is valued and scheduled within elite competition.
