These are the official results of the
Men's 400 metres event at the
2003 IAAF World Championships in
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. There were a total number of 51 participating athletes, with seven qualifying heats, three semi-finals and the final held on Tuesday 26 August 2003 at 21:50h. The winning margin was 0.02 seconds which as of May 2024 remains the narrowest winning margin in the men's 400 metres at these championships.
The gold medal was originally won by
Jerome Young of the United States in 44.50, but he was later disqualified for doping, together with his teammate
Calvin Harrison who finished in sixth place.
Final
Semi-final
*Held on Sunday 24 August 2003
Heats
Held on Saturday 23 August 2003
See also
*
Athletics at the 2003 Pan American Games - Men's 400 metres
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:2003 World Championships In Athletics - Men's 400 Metres
Events at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics, H
400 metres at the World Athletics Championships