What is better? An 800m runner going down to 400m or a 200m runner going up to 400m?

Answer 1

Tricky. The only decent 400 & 800 male runner I can recall is Alberto Juantereno, due in part I think to the different types of running involved. An 800 runner only has to sprint normally for 100-150 metres at the end of the race but a 400 runner has to sustain it for pretty much the whole race.
The best 200 & 400 runner is obviously Michael Johnson but again I am struggling to recall anyone else. John Regis struggled to move up from 200 and he was raw power.
All things considered, I would have to say the step up from 200 woukld be better as they are both all out power surges.

Answer 2

although you would think the 800-400. as these days the times and race for the 800m is practically a sprint anyway. They have the muscle/speed endurance but look at Michael Johnson who was a wonder at the 200/400, I haven't really seen a successful 800m runner do a world class 400m since KRATOCHVILOVA Jarmila & Alberto Juantorena

Answer 3

i would say an 800m to a 400m. i think that it would be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay easier for them because they are used to and event that is twice as long. Therefore they will be able to go faster

Answer 4

Good question. I would say a 200 m going up to the 400. It is easier to go up the ladder than go down.