Talk:400 metres

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WTF is a "metre" ? Look up "meter" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.65.192.84 (talk) 20:45, 13 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metre

Famous 400m Runners

Obviously this section is extremely subjective. Some runners may be famous in the track and field world (such as Sanya Richards), but to the wider population she is not as well-known since she has not won any major championships. I propose that, as a minimum standard for being eligible for this "famous" list, the athlete must be either a former world record holder or earned a medal at either the Olympic Games or the World Championships in the 400m. Mipchunk 18:43, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I also think we should reduce the duplication with the top ten list. I agree with the sentiment above but wonder if sentimental favourites might also be considered? I added Lillian Board as a case study of someone who fails the Olympic champion test but does have notability due to an early death. This might be similar to Steve Prefontaine whose legend is massive despite his 'moderate' success at the world level. David D. (Talk) 19:31, 4 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]