On 9 August 2026, Matodzi Ndou (South Africa) ran their 400 metres hurdles in 49.90 seconds at Eugene (World Championships U20).
| 17.59 |
| 8.97 |
14 R |
R |
| H5 | 3.90(0.00) | 21.49 | 8.97 | 14 L | L |
| H6 | 4.13(+0.23) | 25.62 | 8.47 | 15 L | L |
| H7 | 4.33(+0.20) | 29.95 | 8.08 | 15 L | L |
| H8 | 4.53(+0.20) | 34.48 | 7.73 | 16 R | R |
| H9 | 4.73(+0.20) | 39.21 | 7.40 | 16 L | L |
| H10 | 4.83(+0.10) | 44.04 | 7.25 | 16 R | R |
| Finish | 5.86 | 49.90 | 6.83 | — — | — |
Avg. interval
4.23s
Std. deviation
0.37
Deceleration
Stride pattern
Fastest interval: 3.81s (H2–H3).
Deceleration of 12.1% between the first half (8.61 m/s) and the second half (7.57 m/s).
Steady stride pattern.
Lead leg alternation: 6× Left, 4× Right.