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
2005 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 400 metres hurdles for the finish 5 metres out, falling across the finish line ahead of Clement for bronze. All times shown are in seconds.<br> Q denotes qualification by place.<br> q denotes qualification by time.<br> DNS denotes did not start.<br> DNF denotes did not finish.<br> AR denotes area record<br> NR denotes national record.<br> PB denotes personal best.<br> SB denotes season's best. August 6 August 7 August 9 2005 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 400 metres hurdles The men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 6, 7 and 9.