World Records — 400 m hurdles Men

The 400 m hurdles Men world record stands at 45.80, set by Alison Dos Santos (BRA) in 2026. Explore its full progression through athletics history.

Record progression

Mark over the years. The higher the curve, the better the record.

50551950200055.0 · Bacon45.80 · Dos Santos

Record History

2026Alison Dos SantosCurrentPending ratificationBRA—Aug 27, 2026ZurichOngoing45.80-0.14s
2021Karsten WarholmNOR—Aug 3, 2021Tokyo5.1 years45.94-0.76s
2021Karsten WarholmNOR—Jul 1, 2021Oslo33 d46.70-0.08s
1992Kevin YoungUSA—Aug 6, 1992Barcelona28.9 years46.78-0.24s
1983Edwin MosesUSA—Aug 31, 1983Koblenz8.9 years47.02-0.11s
1980Edwin MosesUSA—Jul 3, 1980Milan3.2 years47.13-0.32s
1977Edwin MosesUSA—Jun 11, 1977Westwood, Los Angeles3.1 years47.45-0.19s
1976Edwin MosesUSA—Jul 25, 1976Montreal11 months47.64-0.16s
1972John Akii-BuaUGA—Sep 2, 1972Munich3.9 years47.8-0.30s
1968David HemeryGBR—Oct 15, 1968Mexico City3.9 years48.1-0.70s
1968Geoff VanderstockUSA—Sep 11, 1968Echo Summit34 d48.8-0.30s
1964Ronaldo CawleyJAM—Sep 13, 1964Los Angeles4 years49.1-0.10s
1962Salvatore MoraleITA—Sep 14, 1962Belgrade24 months49.2—
1958Glenn DavisUSA—Aug 6, 1958Budapest4.1 years49.2-0.30s
1956Glenn DavisUSA—Jun 29, 1956Los Angeles2.1 years49.5-0.90s
1953Yuriy LITUYEVURS—Sep 20, 1953Budapest2.8 years50.4-0.20s
1934Glenn HardinUSA—Jul 26, 1934Stockholm19.2 years50.6-1.20s
1934Glenn HardinUSA—Jun 30, 1934Milwaukee26 d51.8-0.20s
1932Glenn HardinUSA—Aug 1, 1932Los Angeles23 months52.0—
1928Morgan TaylorUSA—Jul 4, 1928Philadelphia4.1 years52.0-1.80s
1925Sten PETTERSSONSWE—Oct 4, 1925Paris2.7 years53.8-0.20s
1920Frank LoomisUSA—Aug 16, 1920Antwerp5.1 years54.0-1.00s
1908Crystal BaconUSA—Jul 22, 1908London12.1 years55.0—
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alison Dos Santos (Brazil) holds the 400 m hurdles Men world record with 45.80, set on August 27, 2026 in Zurich.

Karsten Warholm (Norway) held it with 45.94, from August 3, 2021 until August 27, 2026 (5 years).

Elite Trackr's progression lists 22 improvements since 1908, when Crystal Bacon set 55.0.