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1
Q

What year did the first 400m hurdles take place?

A

1860 - 440 yard hurldes

2
Q

What years for men and women was 400m hurdles added to olympics?

A

men - 1900

women - 1984

3
Q

hurdle heights for men and women

A

men - 36”

women - 30”

4
Q

how many hurdles are there?

A

10

35m between, 40m from last hurdle to finish

5
Q

describe the steps of the technique for a hurdle clearence

A
• Flat last step
• High heel recovery of lead leg
• Approach hurdle with knee*
• Lead arm/leg extends and sweeps down
• Trail arm is traditional sprint arm
• Trail leg passes parallel over hurdle and
comes to the front
6
Q

how many steps to first hurdle?

A

21-25

7
Q

how many steps between hurdles?

A

13-19

8
Q

6 points of the talent ID

A

• Taller athletes with 100mh/110mh ability and
400m ability – although can be shorter due to
hurdle height
• Athletes tend to be leaner – long way to go!
• Good movement awareness and coordination
• Transfer from jumping events or combined
events
• Good speed endurance
• Good focus