Description

It is the longest common sprint distance. On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly once around the track in the inside lane. This is the longest distance that is usually run in lanes all the way round. A successful runner will need an efficient stride and superior speed, and a small amount of non-fast twitch muscles to be competitive.

Running the 400m is a tricky balance between speed and judgement - go off too fast and you will die in the last 100m, but go too slowly and you may not catch the leading runners in time.

Greats: Shawn Crawford

Cool Gear

Career Highlights: 2004 Olympic Games 200m gold medalist; Olympic 4x100m silver medalist; 2004 Olympic Trials 200m champion, runner-up 100m; 2004 World Indoor 60m silver medalist; 2001 World Outdoor 200m bronze medalist; 2004 U.S. Indoor 60m champion; Two-time USA Outdoor 200m champion ('01, '02); 2001 World Indoor 200m gold medalist; 2001 Goodwill Games champion; Two-time NCAA Indoor 200m champion.

Reebok Men's J.W. Foster Sprint

For 100-400 meter events. Mesh/synthetic upper offers comfort, fit and support. EVA midsole adds cushioning. Contoured Pebax® eight-spike plate and solid rubber outsole provide traction and durability. Wt. 7.1 oz.

Links

» Justin Gatlin
» Maurice Greene
» Allyson Felix -official site
» Allyson Felix -article
» Allyson Felix -article

ASICS® Women's Hyper-Rocketgirl™ SP

Women’s-specific spike for the female athlete who seeks a sleek shoe designed for speed. Ideal for short to middle distances and hurdlers. Women's-specific last enhances performance through fit. Internal Fit System allows custom forefoot fit and smooth air flow. EVA midsole provides heel and forefoot cushioning and support. Nylon spike plate increases durability and traction on all surfaces. Comes with 6mm pyramid spikes and wrench. Wt. 6.3 oz.

After a dream season in 2004, Crawford had a frustrating year in 2005 due to frequent foot problems. Since winning the 2001 World Indoor and U.S. Outdoor 200m titles, Crawford has become one of the most dangerous sprinters in the world, and he proved it at the 2004 Olympic Games. After placing fourth in the 100 meters in Athens, Crawford dominated in the 200m final by winning the gold medal with a new personal best of 19.79 seconds. Crawford led an American sweep of the Olympic 200m as teammates Bernard Williams and Justin Gatlin finished second and third respectively. It was Team USA’s first sweep in the men’s 200 meters since Carl Lewis, Kirk Baptiste and Thomas Jefferson did it in 1984. After a somewhat down year in 2003, Crawford bounced back strong by winning the 2004 USA Indoor 60m title and World Indoor silver. A coaching switch to Trevor Graham has helped put Crawford back on track. He was the 2001 World Indoor and Goodwill Games gold medalist, and won bronze at World Outdoors after claiming his first U.S. Outdoor title…In high school, Crawford was a two-time South Carolina state champion in the 200m and state champion in the 100m. Coached by Michael Gordon, Crawford posted a prep personal best time of 10.62 in the 100m and a 21.57 in the 200m…majored in parks, recreation, and tourism management in college…at the 2000 NCAA Indoor Championships, he won a tight race with John Capel of Florida. Crawford finished the race in 20.252, followed by Capel in 20.257, to win the second national championship of his career, having won the event as a sophomore as well…participated in Fox Television’s show “Man vs. Beast” in January 2003, where he ran against a zebra and a giraffe…he says he calls himself the Cheetah Man.

Nike Men's Dri-FIT Running Pant

They might look refined, moisture-wicking pants were born to run. Dri-FIT® 86% polyester/14% Lycra® spandex plain weave with 76% nylon/24% Lycra® spandex warp knit mesh insets at side legs. Zipper hand pockets elastic waist and drawcord, zipper ankle gussets. Imported.

Where to get it:
» Niketown
» Nike.com
» Footlocker
» Eastbay
» Ernst Sporting Goods
» Dick's Sporting Goods

Greats: Allyson Felix

Born and raised in Southern California, Allyson hails from a close-knit family in the Los Angeles area. Her father, Paul, is an ordained minister who teaches New Testament Greek at the Master's Seminary in Sun Valley, while her mother, Marlean, is an elementary school teacher. Older brother Wes is a very talented sprinter himself (bests of 10.27 and 20.43), and has encouraged Allyson throughout her track & field career.
Allyson has long shown the kind of potential which she is now only starting to fulfil. She began running in her first year of high-school, after being inspired by her brother's efforts in track and field, and hasn't looked back since.

Nike Women's Track Pant

This versatile, breathable training pant is ideal for the track. Dri-FIT® 62% cotton/30% polyester/8% spandex circular knit jersey. Reflective zippers and pulls provide night safety. Open hem and ankle zips that open into mesh gussets. Imported.

Where to get it:
» Niketown
» Nike.com
» Footlocker
» Eastbay
» Ernst Sporting Goods
» Dick's Sporting Goods

2005
(Bests of 7.37 / 11.05 / 22.13 / 51.12)
World 200m Champion (22.16).
US 200m Champion (22.13)
2004
(Bests of 7.31 / 11.16 / 22.18 / 51.83A)
Olympic 200m silver medalist (22.18).
Olympic Trials 200m Champion (22.28)
2003
(Bests of 7.42 / 11.29 / 22.11A / 52.26)
Pan-American Games 200m bronze medalist (22.93). 3rd at US Champs 200m (22.59). Represented USA in both the World Indoor and Outdoor Championships.
Ranked 8th in the world (3rd in the US) over 200m.
2002
(Bests of 7.44 / 11.40 / 22.83 / 55.01)
World Junior Champs 200m 5th place (23.48). Runner-up at US Junior Champs 200m (23.31). Ran fastest 200m time by a US junior in 2002 (22.83).
2001
(Bests of 7.59 / 11.53 / 23.31)
World Youth 100m Champion (11.57). National Youth 200m Champion (23.82).
2000
(Bests of 11.97 / 23.90)

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