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400 meters hurdles
/fˈoːɹhˈʌndɹəd mˈiːɾɚz hˈɜːdəlz/
/fˈɔːhˈʌndɹəd mˈiːtəz hˈɜːdəlz/
400m hurdles400 meters hurdles
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a race in which athletes run a distance of 400 meters while clearing hurdles set along the track
What is the "400 meters hurdles"?
The 400 meters hurdles is a track and field race where athletes run a full lap around the track while clearing ten hurdles placed at regular intervals. The race tests both speed and endurance, as athletes must maintain a fast pace while jumping over hurdles that are set at a height based on gender and age group. Each hurdle must be cleared without knocking it down, and the goal is to finish the race in the shortest time possible. The event challenges an athlete’s ability to maintain technique and stamina while navigating the hurdles throughout the entire 400-meter distance.
Examples
She trained tirelessly for the 400 meters hurdles event, focusing on both speed and technique.
The athlete stumbled at the fifth hurdle during the 400 meters hurdles race.
