Rankings

400 m Men

Top 1000 - 400 m — 1000 athletes

As of December 18, 2025, the all-time 400 m Men rankings are led by Wayde Van Niekerk (South Africa) with 43.03. Browse the top 1000 400 m Men athletes in history, with full marks, dates, venues and wind conditions.

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Rank	Athlete	Result	Date	Location
01	WV Wayde Van Niekerk	43.03	Aug 14, 2016	Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
02	MJ Michael Johnson	43.18	Aug 26, 1999	La Cartuja, Sevilla (ESP)
03	BR Butch Reynolds	43.29	Aug 17, 1988	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
04	QH Quincy Hall	43.40	Aug 7, 2024	Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
05	MH Matthew Hudson-Smith	43.44	Aug 7, 2024	Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
06	MN Michael Norman	43.45	Apr 20, 2019	Torrance, CA (USA)
06	JW Jeremy Wariner	43.45	Aug 31, 2007	Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka (JPN)
08	SG Steven Gardiner	43.48	Oct 4, 2019	Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT)
09	QW Quincy Watts	43.50	Aug 5, 1992	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
10	BK Busang Collen Kebinatshipi	43.53	Sep 18, 2025	National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
11	FK Fred Kerley	43.64	Jul 27, 2019	Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)
12	LM LaShawn Merritt	43.65	Aug 26, 2015	National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
13	CA Champion Allison	43.70	Jun 25, 2022	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
14	JR Jereem Richards	43.72	Sep 18, 2025	National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
14	IM Isaac Makwala	43.72	Jul 5, 2015	La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI)
16	MS Muzala Samukonga	43.74	Aug 7, 2024	Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
16	KJ Kirani James	43.74	Jul 3, 2014	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
18	ZN Zakithi Nene	43.76	May 31, 2025	Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
19	DE Danny Everett	43.81	Jun 26, 1992	New Orleans, LA (USA)
20	JP Jacory Patterson	43.85	Aug 28, 2025	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
20	RR Randolph Ross	43.85	Jun 11, 2021	Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)
22	LE Lee Evans	43.86	Oct 18, 1968	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
23	SL Steve Lewis	43.87	Sep 28, 1988	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
24	KM Khaleb Mcrae	43.91	Jun 22, 2025	Alumni Stadium, London (CAN)
25	AZ Anthony José Zambrano	43.93	Aug 2, 2021	National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
25	YM Youssef Ahmed Masrahi	43.93	Aug 23, 2015	National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
25	RM Rusheen Mcdonald	43.93	Aug 23, 2015	National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
28	AB Akeem Bloomfield	43.94	Jun 8, 2018	Eugene, OR (USA)
29	LJ Larry James	43.97	Oct 18, 1968	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
30	MC Machel Cedenio	44.01	Aug 14, 2016	Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
31	BT Baboloki Thebe	44.02	Jul 6, 2017	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
32	MC Michael Cherry	44.03	Sep 3, 2021	Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
33	CM Christopher Morales Williams	44.05	May 11, 2024	Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
33	AT Angelo Taylor	44.05	Jun 23, 2007	Indianapolis, IN (USA)
35	AH Abdalelah Haroun	44.07	Jul 21, 2018	Olympic Stadium, London (GBR)
36	JY Jerome Young	44.09	Jun 21, 1998	New Orleans, LA (USA)
36	AH Alvin Harrison	44.09	Jun 19, 1996	Atlanta, GA (USA)
38	BN Bayapo Ndori	44.10	Apr 20, 2024	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
38	GK Gary Kikaya	44.10	Sep 9, 2006	Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart (GER)
38	QW Quincy Wilson	44.10	Jul 12, 2025	Billy J. Murphy Track and Field Complex, Memphis, TN (USA)
38	VN Vernon Norwood	44.10	Jul 20, 2024	Olympic Stadium, London (GBR)
42	LS Luguelín Santos	44.11	Aug 26, 2015	National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
43	NA Nathon Allen	44.13	Jun 8, 2018	Eugene, OR (USA)
43	DM Derek Mills	44.13	Jun 4, 1995	Eugene, OR (USA)
43	AW Antonio Watson	44.13	Aug 22, 2023	Nemzeti Atlétikai Központ, Budapest (HUN)
46	CD Charles Dobson	44.14	Jul 19, 2025	Olympic Stadium, London (GBR)
46	RH Roberto Hernández	44.14	May 30, 1990	Sevilla (ESP)
48	CR Chris Robinson	44.15	Apr 19, 2025	Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
48	AM Anthuan Maybank	44.15	Jul 3, 1996	Lausanne (SUI)
48	AD Alexander Doom	44.15	Jun 10, 2024	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the all-time 400 m Men list?

Wayde Van Niekerk (South Africa) leads the all-time 400 m Men list with 43.03, set on August 14, 2016 in Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA).

What mark does it take to enter the 400 m Men all-time top 10?

The 10th-best 400 m Men mark in history is 43.53. Any better mark enters the all-time top 10.

What mark does it take to enter the 400 m Men all-time top 100?

The 100th-best 400 m Men mark in history is 44.41. Any better mark enters the all-time top 100.

Which country has the most athletes in the 400 m Men all-time top 1000?

United States has the most athletes in the all-time top 1000, with 351.

What is the 400 m Men world record?

The ratified 400 m Men world record is 43.03, held by Wayde Van Niekerk (South Africa), set on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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