We've All Been Waiting For This... || The 400 Meter World Record 

Wayde's 400 wr is obviously impressive but I can't wrap my head around the 30.81 in the 300...seems that wr might stand longer.

Steven Gardiner definitely stands the best chance at this record. He is the world and Olympic champion in the 400 and the wr holder in the indoor 300m! I'm also excited to see what Rai can do in the 400m .

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The fact wayde ran lane 8 probably helped him achieve that record since it forced him to go out fast from the start. He also had two Olympic gold medalist in the 400 pushing him . I really can’t see anyone beating his record unless all the conditions are absolutely perfect

If you aren't a huge track fan you'll not even understand how special Gardiner can go. He has mastered the art of relax running. He has the most relaxed running style and by maintaining his speed. He does not tense up and has a beautiful stride. I'm from south africa but Gardiner could really challenge this sepcial world record

Sub 43 is in his biology. He's got a swimmer's chest which suggests freakish lung capacity and his stride pattern has to be the longest and smoothest in the world. Can't wait for Diamond league to start.

I do believe Gardiner can manage to eventually break the 43 second barrier in the 400 m if he stays healthy and continues to improve.. He is currently 26 years old so he is almost reaching his peak as an athlete

Watching this man run the 400m compared to other ELITE athletes is like watching Usain Bolt run the 100m. He just stands out among the stand outs, his form looks like it's from another planet. I have never seen a more relaxed runner on the 400m, he looks like he's not aware of the competition. He can go sub 43. I think 42.78 is a bold damn statement, but a 42.89-.91 certainly seems like a possibility.

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I don’t know what they’re doing in the Bahamas but they know how to make a tall, smooth, powerful, and insanely fast 200-400m runner

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Gardiner had the endurance and now he's got the speed... Mama !

You guys always do some great breakdowns and analysis. Keep it up and go for broke Gardiner

I think a healthy Norman back in competition mode helps Gardiner. I am still on the side of Norman being the better runner. I believe this competition between them will push the 400 record. Similar to Mclaughlin vs Muhammad, Warholm vs Benjamin, Bromell vs Coleman, ect. Rivalry brings out the best!

Watchout for Wendell Miller (also Bahamian)... the dude is literally like a clone of Gardiner

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43.03 record is tougher to break than 9.58 record ...............I always used to think that Michael Johnson's record wouldn't ever be broken but niekerk broke it by .15 seconds 🙏🙏 salute 👍👍

Basically running a 10.75 100 meter 4 times in a row without stopping. My best was 10.65. No way I could do that 4 times in a row..

Incredible! Thanks for the update!

Stephen Gardiner has a perfect relaxed form, my fellow Bahamian you gat dis!!

Great vid, love Gardener such a stylish unhurried runner but can't see the 400m world record being broken for a few years

I`ve nothing to do with running, but your videos are great! Love it!

So the 242 dominating the 400m eh? Shaunae and Steven. It’s a good look.

I sure hope he stays healthy and yes I believe he can do it. Way to go S.G.!!! 242 to the world!!!!

Yes I believe that he can do may God keep him healthy throughout the entire season in Jesus mighty name amen 🙏🏽. 242 🇧🇸 to the world 🌎. We coming #stevengardinerthegoat

The 400m is a beautifully tough race. Pure guts.

And this is why you don’t play soccer in your off hours!

With the way Kerley been looking lately, I wouldn’t hold it past him either

This brother is coming! I mean he has already arrived but he is coming for immortality in the track and field game. At 6'4" with those narrow shoulders and long strides, he was built to sprint. Incredible athlete.

I believe Gardiner can go sub 43, because every time he goes to run, he tell his boys that he is going to break his PB. i believe he can... 242 to the World.

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On the one hand, I would like a quick buegu And on the cheaper side, my idol is Van Nieker. But I believe that he will beat Van Nieker but at 300m in Ostrava, he will win the World Championships with a time of 43.10 MAXIMUM GREETINGS

I've got to say that Steven Gardiner's chances of going sub 43 secs are good. But there is one thing that has to be certain; that he remains healthy!!

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Gardiner has the best anatomy of all 200/400 sprinters. Narrow waist, broad shoulders, long thin legs and arms. Mass only where it matters (around the hips, core and shoulders) Additionall benefit is his running style. Super efficient similar to Michael Johnson. Very little vertical oscillation (no bounce).

Great video! I did spot one mistake though - you said thousandths instead of hundredths when mentioning how close were were to a 43.00.

This is insane! In high school I could run in the sub 50s (best pace 48's) so 43 is like 40-50 meters in difference. Incredible speed, endurance, power and technique! I saw Michael Johnson run as well and my mind was blown and these guys are all running in that league. Insane

world records are difficult because they take more than just a person that can break them. it takes the right conditions and the right fitness as well. He has been a force the last few years.

Side note the Bahamas could dominate the 4x4 mixed relays between gardiner and Miller ouibo

Great video as always, I don't think he's gonna get it this year, but if someone does, it will be him

It's funny how quickly we writing off Wayde himself, for potentially breaking the 43sec barrier. He had a career altering injury yes, but he seems prim to return to his best this or next season. Much like Trayvon Bromell did after his. He was injured and took him about 4 seasons to get back to his best. I see Wayde bouncing back to elite sprinting this season and WR contention next season.

Hey I was there. That was absolutely insane to watch in person

I'm excited to see what Steven Gardiner can do. He better hope Fred Kerley doesn't decide to come back in the 400m too! Van Niekirk should consider giving the 800m a go. He may have lost speed because of his knee injury, but he may be able to gain enough endurance. When you were showing the top 50 rankings in the 400m, I can't help but notice my Central high school team mate, Lee Evans who is still in #14 ranking after nearly 54 years later. He broke the world record in the 1968 Olympics, which lasted nearly 20 years, a feat well ahead of its time.

He will broke the record if he have the competition to do it . Hes on form this year .

Supercool i really hope that Steven Gardner will break 43. Hopefully with some margin. If he took down his 300m PB with 0.7s he could most probably do the same or more on the 400m. Fingers crossed and he will run 42.6.

Can't watch a 400m race without noticing Zambrano's monster finishing kick

I was participating in the SC invitational this year. It was insane to watch this live

Bolt the speed man in the history of the world was designed for 30 sec or less.the 400 m was a little bit out of hes range.god bless the king of speed.

I'm a huge Wayde fan boy, so anyone even suggesting someone else breaking that record makes me salty

I been hoping and waiting for wade to make a comeback for a long time.

Wayde 400m smashing WR is epic!

Get it Stevie! 👏🏽👊🏽🇧🇸🏅

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These times sounds close to Van Niekerk’s times but the effort required is immense and not a given.

I am not a big fan of track and field. But coming from swimming at a high level I can feel the weight of these records. I wouldnt doubt the sub 43 coming. He definitely has it in him.

Steven Gardiner has the capability but I think he’ll need a great field to do it, Michael Norman and Fred Kerley both could also do it. With the field of the 400 becoming more and more stacked, it’s only a matter of time before the 43 second barrier is finally broken

I do think Steven Gardiner will in fact go sub 43

Erriyon Knighton seems to have a lot of potential over the 400 metres and could possibly be the first to break the 43 seconds barrier if Steven Gardiner does not get there first.

Gardiner is the truth! Bahamas all the way!

Interesting.

Great chance too! If not 43 flat for sure!🔥🔥🔥

Wayde van Niekerk has the most beautiful and graceful running style. Also take note, his coach at the time of his record was a 70 something year old lady.

I live in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 Gardiner is a beast

I love this channel! I am a also a track junkie and historian of the sport. I’ll say this, no one and I mean no one is breaking WVN 400 record or Warholms 400 hurdle record. Not in this lifetime people.

Great athlete, such a long relaxed stride, he looks like he could do the 800 very quickly aswell

Steven Gardnier Would the the 2nd Bahamian to hold a World Record 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

My goal in life is to be the first human to run sub 43, and I believe deeply I will by 2025. This video almost brought me to tears. Nobody knows me but i'm sure as hell devoting my entire life to it. Its world record or die trying in my mindset. These videos inspire me a ton, thank you!

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Gardiner has a smooth technique. Looks efficient. Would have to keep working hard to break that record. Diet, training, focus.

I want to see Wade and Karsten in a 400 flat showdown :)

well, he can learn from marathon sub-2hrs legend E.Kipchoge system: addressing every possible angle for miniscule improvement; mental, technical, combination of speed and endurance (400m)- yes, S.Gardiner can break 43s barrier.

I've always believe that running your own race is key to achieving your personal best time. Especially in the 400m. I think being in the outer lane allowed Wade Van Niekerk to achieve that.

Wayde von Niekirk's record should be safe for a long time to come. Running well for 300m is impressive but the additional distance will be daunting. Wayde's mixed ancestry gives him what is called hybrid vigor. This is something that should never be underestimated when combined with excellent training techniques.

He wins gold in 2022, runs 43.50 because Eugene is not.a fast track like Tokyo, and Wade's time will never be broken.

For johnson to set all those records back in the 90s is truly amazing imagine him in his prime today with all the upgrades in nutrition and equipment ECT ECT he'd have probably broken 19 seconds and I certainly think he'd have broken 43 seconds in the 400m.As an Irishman that loves Athletics Johnson will be a legendary sprinter forever.

Absolute beast.

I would like to see what he would do at 500 meters. That gives a good assessment of how strong he is in the last 100 meters.

Gardener’s form is similar to Micheal Johnson’s.

The USA is busted with sprinters in the 100m and specially 200m. Though I don't really see them (Mike Norman) do anything in the one lap race. Thank you for uploading did not know that Gardner just broke that WR, I have never seen him as a WR contender but he is right now by far the favourite 400m athlete stepping into the World Champs. And wow Fred Kerley and Emmanuel Korrir are some great sprinters did not know Kerley runs up to the 400m and Korrir beeing so competetive over half the length of his usual 800m primary distance. Could you make a video about 17.02.2022 due to Selemon Barega attacking the 3.000m indoor WR again in Liéven with Lamecha Girma and Getmet Wale some 3.000m SC beasts to support him+JakobIng will maybe join that race if it get's slower like 7:30 Jakob is one of the fav's imo but I don't see him taking that WR against these three guty guys from 🇪🇹 Anyways stay save guys

3/100ths of a second away right? Not 3/1000ths?

Gardiner reminds me of Reynolds, by tall and slender physique, long limbs and running form

Gardner looks like he just left the stove on and gotta get home quick

I'm not an expert and I'm speaking purely out of my personal experience and some physics. If bb only he could position his spine to be as much neutral as possible. Watch his back while sprinting. He is flying, effortlessly, but if he leaned his chest just a little bit forward, i believe he could gain a couple of hundredths of a second. Believe me, there's a lot of stress on the spine when running like this, especially running that fast. Anyway, I'd love him to improve that segment and witness, let's be optimistic, 42:95 or a few hundredths more.

Wade on his way back will love to see these two go at it

Certainly has potential 👍

and then theres me with a 48 second 300 meter 😭

If van neikirk has a better lane he would definitely break 43 seconds

Nice

As a former 400m specialist in high school, it's the hardest run to run in track since you need speed, endurance, and stamina for one lap.

Seems that some of the runners slow down before they Cross the finish line. I never understood why they wouldn't run maximum until the line was crossed.

I was 9 years old when I watched Michael Johnson set those records and earn his golden shoes. It was unbelievable.

Anyone didn't mention that Wayde van Niekerk was a 200m silver medalist in 2017 world championship.

To run a 43.03 400 meters is to run a 10.75 100 meters back to back 4 times consecutively with zero rest. It's next to impossible to run 10.75 100 meters 4 times in a row with 60 seconds rest in between. So in order to break that record or run a 43.00 flat takes a V02 max that's off the charts, a rare mutation of fast twitch fibers, perfect peak in training cycle and total brain 🧠 cooperation/determination/belief to pull that off. At around the 300 meters mark ur brain is sending natural signals for u to stop bcuz the muscles R so full of lactic acid. So ur brain has to be great at blocking those signals. Records R broken all the time but the 400 meters record tends to stand for a while.

could anybnody let me know when his upcoming track meets are? Thanks

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His form is impeccable

The similar (and unusual) upright running position of Michael Johnson and Steven Gardiner.