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
Athletics at the 2011 Pan American Games – Men's 400 metres 2011). All times shown are in seconds. The semifinals were held on October 25. The first two in each heat (Q) and the next two fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals. The final was held on October 26. Athletics at the 2011 Pan American Games – Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres sprint competition of the athletics events at the 2011 Pan American Games will take place between the 25 and 26 of October at the Telmex Athletics Stadium. The defending Pan American Games champion is Chris Brown of the Bahamas. Prior to this competition, the existing world and