Men's 800-1500m: Africans at the top, Europe provides depth

By: Haffis_Ultrarunner on 3:42 PM

While there are 8 Africans in the 800m and 7 in the 1500m in the World Top 10 List, it is Europe that provides the most sub-1:50 and sub-1:55 min 800m runners and the most sub-3:45 and sub-3:56 min 1500m runners.
All-Athletics.com publishes some interesting statistical summaries from its incredibly deep 2010 Top Lists:

Men’s 800m
1:50.00 sec or faster:  639 athletes

Africa: 130
Asia: 42
Europe: 252
North and Central America: 170
Oceania: 26
South America: 19

1:55.00 sec or faster: 3184 athletes

Africa: 339
Asia: 191
Europe: 1420
North and Central America: 1014
Oceania: 122
South America: 98


Men’s 1500m
3:45.00 sec or faster: 527 athletes

Africa: 147
Asia: 30
Europe: 198
North and Central America: 116
Oceania: 27
South America: 10

3:56.00 sec or faster: 2617 athletes

Africa: 366
Asia: 169
Europe: 1161
North and Central America: 762
Oceania: 96
South America: 63

Notes:
- The analysis is based on results received and processed until 7 December. The Top Lists are permanently updated.
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