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 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's 400 metres Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Women's 400 metres The women's 400 metres at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, took place in the Carrara Stadium between 9 and 11 April 2018. Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows: The schedule was as follows: The first round consisted of five heats. The four fastest competitors per heat (plus four fastest losers) advanced to the semifinals. Three semi-finals were held. The two fastest competitors per semi (plus two fastest losers) advanced to the final. The medals were determined in the