Medal count by country in the Men's 800m at the Summer Olympics 1896-2020
Since 1988, Kenya has emerged as the most successful nation in this event, winning six golds in this time, while U.S. athletes have won just two bronze medals since then. Several athletes have won two golds in this event, including the record holder, David Rudisha of Kenya. No athletes have ever been stripped of a medal won in this event.