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
2015 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 400 metres the all-time list. For the first time in history, three men broke 44 seconds. Merritt set the fastest non-winning time of all time at 43.65 seconds. In fact, places 2, 3 and 4 were all the fastest ever in that position. Prior to the competition, the records were as follows: Qualification: Best 3 (Q) and next 6 fastest (q) qualify for the next round. Qualification: Best 2 (Q) and next 2 fastest (q) qualify for the next round. The final was held at 21:25. 2015 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres at the 2015