400m hurdles

Global statistics

Trends computed across every athlete and race in the database of 400m hurdles.

317athletes

528recorded performances

Elite323races151 athletes

Intermediate166races147 athletes

Development39races34 athletes

Based on 528 races

Lead leg

In race

51.5%Left

48.5%Right

Based on 528 races

Athletes' preferred lead leg

51.4%Left-handed

48.6%Right-handed

Based on 317 athletes

Men

Women

Based on 478 races

24.1 yearsAverage age

23.5 yearsAverage age at personal best

86.6%of runners switch their lead leg at least once during the race.