The

4 × 400 metres relay The 4 × 400 metres relay or long relay is an athletics track event in which teams consist of four runners who each complete 400 metres or one lap. It is traditionally the final event of a track meet. At top class events, th ...

at the

1987 World Championships in Athletics The 2nd World Championships in Athletics under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations were held in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy between August 28 and September 6, 1987. Men's results Track 1983 , 1987 ...

was held at the

Stadio Olimpico The Stadio Olimpico (English: ''Olympic Stadium'') is the largest sports facility in Rome, Italy, seating over 70,000 spectators. It is located within the Foro Italico sports complex, north of the city. The structure is owned by the Italian Na ...

on September 5 and September 6.

Medals

Note: * Indicates athletes who ran in preliminary rounds.

Results

All times shown are in minutes.

Final

Heats

Heat 1

Heat 2

References

IAAF results, heats

{{DEFAULTSORT:1987 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 4 by 400 metres relay 4 x 400 metres relay women Relays at the World Athletics Championships 1987 in women's athletics