On 12 July 2026, Paulien Couckuyt (Belgium) ran their 400 metres hurdles in 53.98 seconds at Tampere (Tampere Meeting).
On 4h/world, this time earns Paulien a Top 19% World ranking.
| 19.01 |
| 8.20 |
15 L |
L |
| H5 | 4.34(+0.07) | 23.35 | 8.06 | 15 L | L |
| H6 | 4.62(+0.28) | 27.97 | 7.58 | 15 L | L |
| H7 | 4.78(+0.16) | 32.75 | 7.32 | 16 R | R |
| H8 | 5.00(+0.22) | 37.75 | 7.00 | 16 L | L |
| H9 | 5.20(+0.20) | 42.95 | 6.73 | 17 L | L |
| H10 | 5.20(0.00) | 48.15 | 6.73 | 17 L | L |
| Finish | 5.83 | 53.98 | 6.86 | — — | — |
Avg. interval
4.63s
Std. deviation
0.41
Deceleration
Stride pattern
Fastest interval: 4.07s (H2–H3).
Deceleration of 11.4% between the first half (7.92 m/s) and the second half (7.02 m/s).
Steady stride pattern.
Lead leg alternation: 9× Left, 1× Right.
Max speed
8.60m/s
Avg speed
7.41m/s
Std. deviation
0.41s