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Men's 400m
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1896
2008 Gold medallist
- LaShawn Merritt
- United States
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- Gold
Kirani James Grenada 
- Silver
Luguelin Santos Dominican Republic 
- Bronze
Lalonde Gordon Trinidad and Tobago 
Colombian excluded from Olympics
Colombian runner Diego Palomeque is excluded from the London Olympics after failing a drugs test in July.
12 Aug 12
Pistorius revels in 'dream' final
South Africa
11 Aug 12
South African double amputee runner Oscar Pistorius says he has achieved a lifelong dream by competing in the Olympic 4x400m relay final.
Rooney opens up to School Report
Team GB
9 Aug 12
GB 400m star Martyn Rooney talks Olympics and tactics for running one lap with pupils from his old school in south London.
Grenada's James wins gold in 400m
Trinidad and Tobago
6 Aug 12
World champion Kirani James wins Grenada's first ever Olympic gold medal with a stunning 400m victory at London 2012.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James |
GRN
|
43.94 NR | |
| 2 | Santos |
DOM
|
44.46 | |
| 3 | Gordon |
TRI
|
44.52 PB |
Head to Head
Nigel Levine vs Martyn Rooney
Nigel Levine
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
3
London 2012 results
45.64 Men's 400m
Height
1.78m (5'10")
Weight
68kg
Age
24
Martyn Rooney
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
4
London 2012 results
45.31 Men's 400m
Height
1.98m (6'6")
Weight
81kg
Age
26
Comment & Analysis
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