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
2013 European Athletics U23 Championships – Men's 400 metres hurdles 2013 European Athletics U23 Championships – Men's 400 metres hurdles The men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 2013 European Athletics U23 Championships was held in Tampere, Finland, at Ratina Stadium on 11, 12 and 13 July. 13 July 2013 Qualified: First 3 in each heat (Q) and 2 best performers (q) advance to the Final 12 July 2013 / 17:25 12 July 2013 / 17:33 Qualified: First 3 in each heat (Q) and 4 best performers (q) advance to the Semifinals 11 July 2013 / 13:50 11 July 2013 / 13:58 11 July 2013 / 14:06 11 July 2013