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 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres hurdles Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres hurdles These are the official results of the Men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. The competition was held on July 23, 1976, and on July 25, 1976. Edwin Moses won the final in a world record and Olympic record time of 47.63 seconds. His time was initially noted as one hundredth slower, but this was rounded up after an analysis of the photo finish. These are the standing world and Olympic records (in seconds) prior to the 1976 Summer Olympics. <br> <br> <br> <br>