* Yelena Soboleva RUS disqualified from the competition for doping in accordance with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)’s announcement of 20 October 2008. Banned for 2 years from April 2007. ** Yuliya Fomenko RUS disqualified from the competition for doping in accordance with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)’s announcement of 20 October 2008. Banned for 2 years.
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Event Format: Athletes competed in preliminary heats, semifinals and final. The best athletes from each heat (Q) and a number of "lucky losers" (q) advanced to the next level. The winner of the final was the winner of the Gold Medal. Event facts: Women's 1500 m competition was held at the Nagai Stadium |
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