IOC reassigns women's 800m medals from 2012 London Olympics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on June 22 that the medals for the women’s 800m event at the 2012 London Olympics have been reallocated due to doping violations. Yekaterina Poistogova's disqualification has altered the official standings, resulting in Caster Semenya retaining gold, Pamela Jelimo receiving silver, and Alysia Montaño awarded bronze. Montaño, who originally finished fifth, moved up in the standings following multiple disqualifications in the event. The IOC's decision follows an appeal process that concluded in May 2025, emphasizing integrity in the sport. The doping scandal surrounding the Russian athletes impacted multiple results in the event.
- •IOC reallocates 2012 women's 800m medals on June 22, 2026.
- •Yekaterina Poistogova disqualified for anti-doping violations.
- •Caster Semenya retains gold medal; Pamela Jelimo awarded silver.
- •Alysia Montaño upgraded to bronze after originally placing fifth.
- •Decision follows dismissal of an appeal regarding results.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — IOC board reallocates 2012 women's 800 medals: 'Integrity and truth always wins out'
"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board reallocated 2012 London Olympic medals for the women’s 800, the IOC announced on Monday, June 22.
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