| Gibraltar at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
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| WA code | GIB |
| in Helsinki, Finland August 7–14, 1983 | |
| Competitors | 1 (1 man) in 2 events |
| Medals |
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| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
Gibraltar competed at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, Finland, from August 7 to 14, 1983. [1]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| John Chappory | 800 metres | 1:52.30 | 49 | Did not advance | |||
| 1500 metres | 3:56.92 | 46 | |||||
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