American 400m hurdles legend who went 122 races without a defeat across ten years between 1977 and 1987, the longest unbeaten streak in track and field history.
Edwin Moses was an American 400m hurdler who dominated his event in one of the most remarkable streaks in sports history, going unbeaten in 107 consecutive finals between 1977 and 1987 — a span of nearly 10 years. A two-time Olympic champion and former world record holder, Moses revolutionised the 400m hurdles with his unique 13-stride pattern between barriers. He is widely considered the greatest 400m hurdler of all time.
Dominating 400m hurdles for over a decade
How They Played
Exceptional technique with 13-step rhythm between hurdles
Lasting Impact
Greatest 400m hurdler in history with 107-race win streak
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal 400m Hurdles Los Angeles 1984
- Olympic Gold Medal 400m Hurdles Montreal 1976
- Olympic Bronze Medal 400m Hurdles Seoul 1988
- World Championship Gold Medal 400m Hurdles Helsinki 1983
- World Championship Gold Medal 400m Hurdles Rome 1987
- World Record 400m Hurdles 47.02s 1976
- World Record 400m Hurdles 47.13s 1977
- World Record 400m Hurdles 47.45s 1980
- World Record 400m Hurdles 47.02s set and broken multiple times between 1976 and 1983
- Sullivan Award Winner 1983 (Outstanding Amateur Athlete in the United States)
- Track and Field News Athlete of the Year multiple times 1977 and 1983
- 122 consecutive finals victories in 400m Hurdles from 1977 to 1987
- Jesse Owens Award Winner 1981
- United States Olympic Committee SportsMan of the Year 1984