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 – Women's 400 metres hurdles to beat Tate to the line for silver. Sara Petersen made a late rush at Tate coming into the 10th hurdle, but Tate carried her momentum better into the finish to claim bronze. Prior to the competition, the records were as follows: Qualification: Best 4 (Q) and next 4 fastest (q) qualify for the next round. Qualification: Best 2 (Q) and next 2 fastest (q) qualify for the next round. The final was started at 20:10. 2015 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 400 metres hurdles The women's 400 metres hurdles at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics was held