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Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Women's 400 metres

Women's 400 metres
at the Games of the XVIII Olympiad
Venue Olympic Stadium
Dates 15–17 October
Competitors 23 from 17 nations
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Betty Cuthbert  Australia
2nd, silver medalist(s) Ann Packer  Great Britain
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Judy Amoore  Australia
1968 →
1st, gold medalist(s) Betty Cuthbert  Australia
2nd, silver medalist(s) Ann Packer  Great Britain
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Judy Amoore  Australia

The women's 400 metres was the second-longest of the four women's track races in the Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics program in Tokyo. It was held on 15 October, 16 October, and 17 October 1964. 23 athletes from 17 nations entered. The first round was held on 15 October, the semifinals on 16 October, and the final on 17 October.

The 1964 Summer Olympics were the first to feature the women's 400 metres.

The top five runners in each of the 3 heats advanced, as well as the next fastest runner from across the heats.

The fastest four runners in each of the two semifinals advanced to the final.


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