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unusual facts about 400 metre hurdles



Hurdling

In the 1932 Olympics, Bob Tisdall famously won the Olympic Gold medal in the 400 metre hurdles in World Record time, but was not credited with the record due to knocking over a hurdle.


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Elio Catola

Elio Catola (born 19 November 1935 in Uliveto Terme, Pisa) was an Italian athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metre hurdles.

Mozambique at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Mutola did run a seasonal best in the final, while Kurt Couto, who did not advance in the 400 metre hurdles, set a new national record in that event.