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400 Metres of Glory: A Look Back at Iconic Moments in Olympic History Relive the thrill of the 400 metres race at the Olympics through the decades


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400 Metres of Glory: A Look Back at Iconic Moments in Olympic History Relive the thrill of the 400 metres race at the Olympics through the decades. In 1976 at the Montreal Summer Games, Great Britain's Alan Pascoe (not pictured) finished 4th in the Men's 400 metres final, just missing the podium. Meanwhile, Collette Besson of France took home the gold in the Women's 400 metres at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Looking back further, Vince Matthews won the Men's 400 metres title at the 1972 Munich Olympics. And who could forget the historic 1980 Moscow Olympics, where the pool was the scene of intense competition? The United States' Greg Foster finished 3rd in the Men's 400 metres final, while the Soviet Union's Olga Kuznetsova dominated the Women's 400 metres, setting a new world record. These moments and more showcase the enduring allure of the 400 metres race at the Olympics. Join us as we continue to celebrate the past, present, and future of this iconic event.