The men's 800 metres middle distance event at the 1932 Summer Olympics took place on August 1 and August 2 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Canada won its first two 800 metres medals with silver (Alex Wilson) and bronze (Phil Edwards).

American Ben Eastman would have been favored in the event, but he ran only in the 400 metres in Los Angeles.

Great Britain and the United States each made their eighth appearance, tied for the most among all nations.

Three heats were held; the fastest three runners in each advanced to the final round.