4 × 400 metres relay 4 × 400 metres relay The 4 × 400 metres relay or long relay is an athletics track event in which teams consist of four runners who each complete 400 metres or one lap. It is traditionally the final event of a track meet. At top class events, the first 500 metres is run in lanes. Start lines are thus staggered over a greater distance than in an individual 400 metres race; the runners then typically move to the inside of the track. Relay race runners typically carry a relay baton which they must transfer between teammates. Runners have a
Short track speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres three semifinals qualified for the A final, while the third and fourth place skaters advanced to the B Final. The six qualifying skaters competed in Final A, while six others raced in Final B. Short track speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres The Women's 1500 metres in short track speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics took place on 13 February at the Salt Lake Ice Center. Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new Olympic and World records were set during this competition. The first round