The final of the women's 800 metre freestyle event at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships was held on Saturday 17 January 1998 in Perth, Western Australia. Final Qualifying heats Held on Friday 16 January 1998 See also 1996 Women's Olympic Games 800m Freestyle (Atlanta) 1997 Women's World SC Championships 800m Freestyle (Gothenburg) 1997 Women's European LC Championships 800m Freestyle (Seville) 2000 Women's Olympic Games 800m Freestyle (Sydney) References Swimming at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships 1998 in women's swimming