World Records - 400 m hurdles Men
The 400 m hurdles Men world record stands at 45.94, set by Karsten Warholm (NOR) in 2021. Explore its full progression through athletics history.
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400 mètres haiesMen
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45.94WR
NORNORAugust 3, 2021
Tokyo
Record standing for: 5 years, 1 months
Record History
| Performance | Athlete | Country | Date | Competitions | Gap vs WR | Duration | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45.94WR | Karsten Warholm | NOR | Aug 3, 2021 | Tokyo | WR | 5y 1mo (Current) | -0.76s |
46.7 | Karsten Warholm | NOR | Jul 1, 2021 | Oslo | +0.76s | 1mo | -0.08s |
46.78 | Kevin Young |  USA | Aug 6, 1992 | Barcelona | +0.84s | 28y 11mo | -0.24s |
47.02 | Edwin Moses | USA | Aug 31, 1983 | Koblenz | +1.08s | 9y | -0.11s |
47.13 | Edwin Moses | USA | Jul 3, 1980 | Milan | +1.19s | 3y 1mo | -0.32s |
47.45 | Edwin Moses | USA | Jun 11, 1977 | Westwood, Los Angeles | +1.51s | 3y 1mo | -0.19s |
47.64 | Edwin Moses | USA | Jul 25, 1976 | Montreal | +1.70s | 11mo | -0.16s |
47.8 | John Akii-Bua |  UGA | Sep 2, 1972 | Munich | +1.86s | 3y 10mo | -0.02s |
47.82 | John Akii-Bua | UGA | Sep 2, 1972 | Munich | +1.88s | 0d | -0.28s |
48.1 | David Hemery |  GBR | Oct 15, 1968 | Mexico City | +2.16s | 3y 11mo | -0.70s |
48.8 | Geoff Vanderstock | USA | Sep 11, 1968 | Echo Summit | +2.86s | 1mo | -0.30s |
49.1 | Ronaldo Cawley |  JAM | Sep 13, 1964 | Los Angeles | +3.16s | 4y | -0.10s |
49.2 | Salvatore Morale |  ITA | Sep 14, 1962 | Belgrade | +3.26s | 2y | - |
49.2 | Gillian Davis | USA | Aug 6, 1958 | Budapest | +3.26s | 4y 1mo | -0.30s |
49.5 | Gillian Davis | USA | Jun 29, 1956 | Los Angeles | +3.56s | 2y 2mo | -2.50s |
52.0 | Morgan Taylor | USA | Jul 4, 1928 | Philadelphia | +6.06s | 27y 11mo | -1.80s |
53.8 | Sten PETTERSSON |  SWE | Oct 4, 1925 | Paris | +7.86s | 2y 9mo | -1.20s |
55.0 | Crystal Bacon | USA | Jul 22, 1908 | London | +9.06s | 17y 3mo | - |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who holds the 400 m hurdles Men world record?
Karsten Warholm (Norway) holds the 400 m hurdles Men world record with 45.94, set on August 3, 2021 in Tokyo.
Who held the 400 m hurdles Men world record before Karsten Warholm?
Kevin Young (United States) held it with 46.78, from August 6, 1992 until July 1, 2021 (28 years).
How many times has the 400 m hurdles Men world record been improved?
Elite Trackr's progression lists 17 improvements since 1908, when Crystal Bacon set 55.0.