Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres


These are the official results of the Men's 400 metres event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia which took place between 26 and 29 July. There were a total number of 64 competitors from 42 countries.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1996 Summer Olympics.
World Record43.29 Butch ReynoldsZürich August 17, 1988
Olympic Record43.50 Quincy WattsBarcelona August 5, 1992

In the final Michael Johnson set a new Olympic record by 0.01 seconds with 43.49 seconds.

Results

Final

Eliminated in Semifinals

Eliminated in Quarterfinals

Eliminated in Heats