Athletics Olympic Games 1956 at Melbourne (aus) Men: 800 m November 26: Final: 1. Tom Courtney (usa) 1:47.7 2. Derek Johnson (gbr) 1:47.8 3. Audun Boysen (nor) 1:48.1 4. Arnie Sowell (usa) 1:48.3 5. Mike Farrell (gbr) 1:49.2 6. Lon Spurrier (usa) 1:49.3 7. Emile Leva (bel) 1:51.8 8. Bill Butchart (aus) 1:52.5