On 12 August 2026, Louise Maraval (France) ran their 400 metres hurdles in 54.88 seconds at Birmingham (Europe Championships).
On 4h/world, this time earns Louise a Top 30% World ranking.
| 18.70 |
| 8.47 |
15 R |
R |
| H5 | 4.37(+0.24) | 23.07 | 8.01 | 15 R | R |
| H6 | 4.53(+0.16) | 27.60 | 7.73 | 16 L | L |
| H7 | 4.80(+0.27) | 32.40 | 7.29 | 16 R | R |
| H8 | 5.10(+0.30) | 37.50 | 6.86 | 17 R | R |
| H9 | 5.37(+0.27) | 42.87 | 6.52 | 18 L | L |
| H10 | 5.46(+0.09) | 48.33 | 6.41 | 18 R | R |
| Finish | 6.55 | 54.88 | 6.11 | — — | — |
Avg. interval
4.67s
Std. deviation
0.50
Deceleration
Stride pattern
High variability between intervals (σ=0.5s).
Fastest interval: 4.07s (H3–H4).
High deceleration: 15.7% speed loss in the second half (8.02 → 6.76 m/s), to work on with speed endurance.
Steady stride pattern.
Lead leg alternation: 2× Left, 8× Right.