Women's 400 metre hurdles
at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad |
| Venue | Beijing National Stadium |
| Dates | August 17-20 |
| Competitors | 27 from 21 nations |
| Medalists |
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| «2004 | 2012» |
The Women's 400 metre hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics took place on 17–20 August at the Beijing National Stadium.[1]
The qualifying standards were 55.60 s (A standard) and 56.50 s (B standard).[2]
[edit] Schedule
All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8)
| Date | Time | Round |
| Sunday, August 17, 2008 | 20:10-20:42
| Round 1 |
| Monday, August 18, 2008 | 20:45-21:00
| Semifinals |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2008 | 22:35-22:40 | Final |
[edit] Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows:
The following new world and Olympic records were set during this competition.
[edit] Results
[edit] Round 1
The first three runners of each heat (Q) plus the next four overall fastest runners (q) qualified for the Semifinals.
[edit] Semifinals
Qualification: First 4 in each heat (Q) advance to the Final.
(OR = Olympic record; NR = National Record; PB = Personal Best; SB = Season Best.)
[edit] References
