<page_title> Men's 400 metres hurdles world record progression </page_title> <section_title> Progression 1912–76 </section_title> <table> <cell> 47.82 <col_header> Auto </col_header> </cell> <cell> John Akii-Bua (UGA) <col_header> Athlete </col_header> </cell> <cell> September 2, 1972 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> </table>
In 1972, John Akii-Bua finished the 400 metre race in a time of 47.82.