1988 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) the only race where five men have run under 48 seconds for 400 metres hurdles. 1988 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials results Key: 1988 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) The 1988 United States Olympic Trials for track and field were held at IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the only time this venue has been used for the Olympic Trials. With the 2013 installation of Field Turf, it is unlikely to host the event again. Organised by The Athletics Congress (TAC), the nine-day competition lasted from July 15–23. The national
10,000 metres at the Olympics (IOC) later decided not to recognise these games as part of the official Olympic series. Some sports historians continue to treat the results of these games as part of the Olympic canon. At this event a men's five-mile race was held – the first time a long-distance event featured at an Olympic competition. A British runner, Henry Hawtrey, won the event. Two 1908 Olympic participants for Sweden, John Svanberg and Edward Dahl, were the minor medalists. 10,000 metres at the Olympics The 10,000 metres at the Summer Olympics is the longest track running event held at the multi-sport event. The