1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Women's 800 metres
Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Claudia Gesell Germany 2:06.23 Q
2 Nancy Jebet Langat Kenya 2:06.79 Q
3 Marilena Zevedeanu Romania 2:07.22 Q
4 Rhode Senekal-Snyman South Africa 2:07.40 Q
5 Miriam Maseková Slovakia 2:07.65
6 Tara Mendoza United States 2:08.95
7 Hasna Benhassi Morocco 2:25.00
Sintayahu Fikre Ethiopia DNS
Results -- Semifinals
The women's 800 metres event at the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Sydney, Australia, at International Athletic Centre on 21, 22 and 23 August.