Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres
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These are the official results of the Men's 400 metres
event at the 1976 Summer Olympics
in Montreal
. The competition was held on July 26, 1976, July 28, 1976, and on July 29, 1976.
400 metres
The 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
event at the 1976 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics
At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, 37 events were contested in athletics. There were a total number of 1006 participating athletes from 80 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:**...
in Montreal
Montreal
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. The competition was held on July 26, 1976, July 28, 1976, and on July 29, 1976.
Records
These are the standing world and Olympic records (in seconds) prior to the 1976 Summer Olympics.| World Record | 43.86 |  Lee EvansLee Evans (athlete) Lee Edward Evans is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics.... |
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October 18, 1968 |
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| Olympic Record | 43.86 | Lee Evans Lee Evans (athlete) Lee Edward Evans is a former American athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics.... |
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October 18, 1968 |
Final
- Held on July 29, 1976
RANK FINAL TIME 
44.26 
44.40 
44.95 4. 45.04 5. 45.24 6. 45.40 7. 45.57 8. 45.63
Semifinals
- Held on July 28, 1976
RANK HEAT 1 TIME 1. 45.10 2. 45.28 3. 45.61 4. 45.69 5. 45.94 6. 46.46 7. 46.50 8. 46.69
| RANK | HEAT 2 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 44.89 | |
| 2. | 45.20 | |
| 3. | 45.24 | |
| 4. | 45.44 | |
| 5. | 45.65 | |
| 6. | 46.05 | |
| 7. | 46.20 | |
| 8. | 46.63 |
Quarterfinals
- Held on July 26, 1976
RANK HEAT 1 TIME 1. 46.52 2. 46.56 3. 46.94 4. 47.07 5. 47.45 6. 47.69 7. 48.46 8. 48.98
| RANK | HEAT 2 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 45.76 | |
| 2. | 45.92 | |
| 3. | 46.30 | |
| 4. | 46.42 | |
| 5. | 46.45 | |
| 6. | 46.48 | |
| 7. | 46.56 | |
| 8. | 46.61 |
| RANK | HEAT 3 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 45.83 | |
| 2. | 45.88 | |
| 3. | 45.99 | |
| 4. | 46.07 | |
| 5. | 46.24 | |
| 6. | 46.65 | |
| 7. | 47.67 | |
| — | DNS |
| RANK | HEAT 4 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 45.97 | |
| 2. | 46.18 | |
| 3. | 46.20 | |
| 4. | 46.48 | |
| 5. | 46.94 | |
| 6. | 47.10 | |
| 7. | 48.03 | |
| 8. | 48.88 |
Heats
- Held on July 26, 1976
RANK HEAT 1 TIME 1. 46.09 2. 46.52 3. 46.68 4. 47.03 5. 47.24 6. 48.46 7. 49.24 8. 51.49
| RANK | HEAT 2 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 45.42 | |
| 2. | 46.11 | |
| 3. | 46.19 | |
| 4. | 46.52 | |
| 5. | 46.74 | |
| 6. | 47.24 | |
| 7. | 48.91 | |
| 8. | 49.72 | |
| RANK | HEAT 3 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 46.12 | |
| 2. | 47.21 | |
| 3. | 47.39 | |
| 4. | 47.47 | |
| 5. | 47.89 | |
| 6. | 49.13 | |
| — | DNS | |
| — | DNS | |
| RANK | HEAT 4 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 46.73 | |
| 2. | 46.92 | |
| 3. | 47.17 | |
| 4. | 47.22 | |
| 5. | 47.42 | |
| 6. | 47.44 | |
| 7. | 48.85 | |
| 8. | 50.52 | |
| RANK | HEAT 5 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 46.60 | |
| 2. | 46.99 | |
| 3. | 47.03 | |
| 4. | 47.67 | |
| 5. | 47.72 | |
| 6. | 47.98 | |
| 7. | 48.34 | |
| RANK | HEAT 6 | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 47.29 | |
| 2. | 47.77 | |
| 3. | 47.89 | |
| 4. | 48.04 | |
| 5. | 48.12 | |
| 6. | 48.24 | |
| 7. | 48.47 | |
See also
- 1972 Men's Olympic 400 metres (Munich)
- 1978 Men's European Championships 400 metres (Prague)
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