I was going to post the last ten 400 meters dash Olympic Champions, but decided to post the last 16 Olympic medalists since the post WWII "modern era". To read more about these athletes, click on the link under their name. Some names require no introductions. This list is a classic, but it … [Read more...] about Last Ten 400 meters Dash Olympic Champions
Butch Reynolds
Christine Ohuruogu Upsets Sanya Richards in 400m Final
You got to have respect for the 400 meters. Go too easy, you end up playing catchup (shades of Butch Reynolds Olympic 1988 come to mind) Go too hard, you pay the price over the last 50 or 100 meters. At least that's what it appeared to be on live TV. Every Quarter-Miler knows the feeling … [Read more...] about Christine Ohuruogu Upsets Sanya Richards in 400m Final
Michael (Mike) Larrabee Olympic 400 Meters
Mike Larrabee is famous for his "come from behind" or "even splits" 400 Meters Gold medal from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The Americans swept the medals, and they didn't repeat that feat until 400 meters in Athens 2004 with Jeremy Wariner, Otis Harris, and Derrick Brew. Mike Larrabee also won a … [Read more...] about Michael (Mike) Larrabee Olympic 400 Meters
Justin Gatlin Files Suit to Compete at US Trials
Here we go again. I hope this court order doesn't cause the 100 meters US Trials to be delayed by several days. If history repeats itself, you may remember the incident at the 1992 US Trials. In 1990, Butch Reynolds was banned two years by the IAAF. The United States Olympic Committee … [Read more...] about Justin Gatlin Files Suit to Compete at US Trials
Michael Johnson Motivation.com
Michael Johnson has a new website for motivational speaking, and it's not to be confused with his Michael Johnson Performance Center. Who the heck is Michael Johnson? To recap his resume: Gold Medalist, 400m, Olympic Games, Sydney, 2000 Gold Medalist, 4x400m, Olympic Games, Sydney, … [Read more...] about Michael Johnson Motivation.com
400 Meters: Can you Drop from 45 to 43 in One Year?
In the 400 meters, can you drop your personal best from 45 seconds down to 43 seconds in one year? The answer is yes. In 1967, Lee Evans ran a 44.9 hand time (equivalent to a 45.04 FAT) behind Tommie Smith's 400 meter World Record of 44.5, then ran 43.86 in Mexico City in 1968. In 1987, … [Read more...] about 400 Meters: Can you Drop from 45 to 43 in One Year?
Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
The 1996 Atlanta Track and Field Grand Prix was held two months prior to the Summer Olympics as a "warm up" to the USATF Olympic Trials. Two of the favorites in this race was Butch Reynolds & Deon Minor won by Reynolds in 44.33. It also had Briton's Iwan Thomas and Roger Black. Here's a brief … [Read more...] about Butch Reynolds 400 meter 1996 Atlanta Grand Prix
Comparing 400m WR Lee Evans 43.86, Butch Reynolds 43.29, Michael Johnson 43.18
These records were set in 1968, 1988, and 1999 respectively. Lee Evans 43.86 Butch Reynolds 43.29 Michael Johnson 43.18 Here are the races from YouTube as a single file. Note how Lee Evans drives to the line and leans for the finish. Larry James also runs sub-44 for the silver … [Read more...] about Comparing 400m WR Lee Evans 43.86, Butch Reynolds 43.29, Michael Johnson 43.18
Comparing 4x400m World Records of 2:56.16
In both the 1968 and 1988 Olympics, USA ran the exact same time of 2:56.16 in the 4x400m relay 20 years apart. (1968 was set in altitude in Mexico City). The roll call for 1968 was Vincent Matthews, Ron Freeman, Larry James, and Lee Evans. In 1988, it was Danny Everett, Steve Lewis, Kevin … [Read more...] about Comparing 4x400m World Records of 2:56.16
Top 10 Sprint Races #6 4x400m Relay World Record Barcelona 1992
The World and Olympic 4x400 meter relay record was tied at 2:56.16 set in the 1968 & 1988 Olympic finals. The 1992 USA Olympic Trials were controversial enough with the appearance of Butch Reynolds and the IAAF "tainted" rule, thus the 400m was delayed several days. He was "named" to the relay … [Read more...] about Top 10 Sprint Races #6 4x400m Relay World Record Barcelona 1992
