Athletics at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metres hurdles
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The men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1932 Olympic Games took place on July 31 and August 1 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.[1] There were 18 competitors from 13 nations.[2] The 1930 Olympic Congress in Berlin had reduced the limit from 4 athletes per NOC to 3 athletes.[3] The event was won by Bob Tisdall of Ireland, the nation's first medal in the event in its 400 metres hurdles debut. The United States took silver (Glenn Hardin) and bronze (Morgan Taylor), extending its streak of taking at least silver in all 7 appearances of the event to that point. Taylor became the first man to earn three medals in the event, adding to his 1924 gold and 1928 bronze. Defending champion David Burghley of Great Britain finished fourth.
Men's 400 metres hurdles at the Games of the X Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Bob Tisdall | ||||||||||
Venue | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |||||||||
Dates | July 31 (heats and semifinals) August 1 (final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 18 from 13 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 51.8 | |||||||||
Medalists | ||||||||||
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