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The first world record in the 400 m for men (athletics) was recognized by the International Amateur Athletics Federation, now known as World Athletics, in 1912.

All-time men's best 400 m 1 43.03 Wayde van Niekerk RSA 15.07.92 1 Rio de Janeiro 14.08.2016 2 43.18 Michael Johnson USA 13.09.67 1 Sevilla 26.08.1999

Aug 25, 2024 · The list showcases the top ten fastest male 400m sprinters, detailing their record-breaking speeds and historic achievements in athletics. Read more.

This track and field racing bar chart video shows the top 10 fastest 400 metres run by men from 1968 to 2025. Each color on the chart represents one athlete.

Feb 4, 2026 · Here are all the main running world records for men and women, from the 100m all the way to the marathon.

The fastest run 400 metres (T36, male) is 51.54 seconds, achieved by James Turner (Australia) at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, on 3 September 2024.

Sep 18, 2025 · Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to crack the 48-second barrier in the 400 meters, finishing in 47.78 in a historically fast race to claim gold at the world...

The current men's world record and Olympic record is held by Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa; his time of 43.03 seconds is the fastest 400 m ever run, in either an open 400 m or a relay split …

Jun 20, 2025 · The first ratified record for the women’s 400m was a time of 57.0 seconds run by Marlene Mathews of Australia in 1957. This mark would last less than a year when fellow Australian Marise …