The women's 1500 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics is scheduled to be held in four rounds at the Stade de France in Paris, France, between 6 and 10 August 2024. This will be the fourteenth time the women's 1500 metres is contested at the Summer Olympics. A total of 45 athletes will be able to participate after qualifying by entry standard or their World Athletics Ranking.
| Women's 1500 metres at the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Stade de France, Paris, France[1] |
| Dates |
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Background
editThe women's 1500 metres has been a permanent fixture on the Olympic athletics programme since it was first held in 1972.
| Record | Athlete (Nation) | Time (s) | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World record |  Faith Kipyegon (KEN)
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3:49.04[2] | Paris, France | 7 July 2024 |
| Olympic record | 3:53.11 | Tokyo, Japan | 6 August 2021 | |
| World leading | 3:49.04[3] | Paris, France | 7 July 2024 |
| Area Record | Athlete (Nation) | Time (s) |
|---|---|---|
| Africa (records) | Faith Kipyegon (KEN)
|
3:49.04 WR |
| Asia (records) |  Qu Yunxia (CHN)
|
3:50.46 |
| Europe (records) |  Sifan Hassan (NED)
|
3:51.95 |
| North, Central America |  Shelby Houlihan (USA)
|
3:54.99 |
| Oceania (records) |  Jessica Hull (AUS)
|
3:50.83 |
| South America (records) |  Letitia Vriesde (SUR)
|
4:05.67 |
Qualification
editThe women's 1500 metres event qualification period was between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.[5] 45 athletes can qualify for the event, with a maximum of three athletes per nation, by running the entry standard of 4:02.50 seconds or faster or by their World Athletics Ranking for this event.[5]
Rounds
editHeats
editThe heats are scheduled for 6 August, starting at 10:05 (UTC+2) in the morning.[1]
Repechage round
editThe repechage round is scheduled for 7 August, starting at 12:45 (UTC+2) in the afternoon.[1]
Semi-finals
editThe semi-finals are scheduled for 8 August, starting at 19:35 (UTC+2) in the evening.[1]
Final
editThe final is scheduled for 10 August, starting at 20:50 (UTC+2) in the evening.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Paris 2024 - Olympic Schedule - Athletics", Olympics.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "All time Top lists – Senior – 1500 Metres women", World Athletics, 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Season Top Lists – Senior 2024 – 1500 Metres women", World Athletics, 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Records – 1500 Metres women". World Athletics. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b Sean McAlister, "How to qualify for athletics at Paris 2024. The Olympics qualification system explained", Olympics.com, 20 December 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2024.