Women's_400_metres_hurdles_world_record_progression

Women's 400 metres hurdles world record progression

Women's 400 metres hurdles world record progression

How world records have varied over time

The first world record in the women's 400 metres hurdles was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in 1974.[1] The current record is 50.68 seconds, set by American Sydney McLaughlin on July 22, 2022 at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

The first documented 400 m hurdles race for women took place in 1971 but the event was officially introduced as a discipline in 1974.

Progression

Ratified
Not ratified
Ratified but later rescinded
Pending ratification
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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "12th IAAF World Championships In Athletics: IAAF Statistics Handbook. Berlin 2009" (PDF). Monte Carlo: IAAF Media & Public Relations Department. 2009. pp. Page 644. Archived from the original (pdf) on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  2. [2]
    Karen Rosen (26 June 2022). "McLaughlin breaks world 400m hurdles record with 51.41 at US Championships". World Athletics. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
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