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 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 1:51.55 2 Andrés Ballbé 1 Hans-Peter Ferner
Final Rank Name Nationality Time Notes Herbert Wursthorn 1:47.70 András Paróczai 1:47.73 Antonio Páez 1:48.31 4 Andreas Busse 1:48.82 5 Detlef Wagenknecht 1:48.87 6 Thomas Wilking 1:49.49
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