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 1936 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres the final round. Heat one Heat two Athletics at the 1936 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres sprint event at the 1936 Olympic Games took place in early August. The final was won by American Archie Williams. The fastest three runners in each of the eight heats advanced to the quarterfinal round. Heat one Heat two Heat three Heat four Heat five Heat six Heat seven Heat eight The fastest three runners in each of the four heats advanced to the semifinal round. Heat one Heat two Heat three Heat four The fastest three runners in