The men's 800 metre freestyle was one of the swimming events contested at the 2012 European Aquatics Championships. The championships were held in Debrecen, Hungary, from 14 May to 22 May 2012, and featured a full programme of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and open water disciplines.
Event format
The competition comprised preliminary heats followed by a final. Swimmers were seeded into heats based on entry times, and the eight fastest times across all heats advanced to the final. The final was swum in a 50‑metre long‑course pool, with each swimmer completing sixteen lengths.
Participating nations
Athletes representing the member federations of the Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN) entered the event. Typical participation included swimmers from countries with strong distance‑freestyle programs such as Italy, Germany, Great Britain, France, and the host nation, Hungary.
Venue
All swimming races, including the men’s 800 m freestyle, took place at the Debrecen Swimming Pool Complex (Debreceni Úszómedence), which meets LEN standards for international competition.
Historical context
The 800 m freestyle for men is a non‑Olympic distance that is regularly contested at European Championships and World Championships. Performances at the 2012 edition contributed to European rankings and were used by national federations to assess athletes for upcoming international meets, including the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Results
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information – detailed final standings, medalists, and times for this specific event are not available in the current sources.
