Edwin Corley Moses is an American former hurdler who won gold medals in the 400 m hurdles at the 1976 and 1984 Olympics. Between 1977 and 1987, Moses won 107 consecutive finals and set the world record in the event four times. In addition to his running, Moses was also an innovative reformer in the areas of Olympic eligibility and drug testing. In 2000, he was elected the first Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, an international service organization of world-class athletes.
Moses in 2008
Moses (fourth from left) stood next to Daley Thompson at the 2006 Laureus Day held at the Ham Polo Club, London
Edwin Moses in 2024 on the red carpet of the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.
The 400 metres hurdles is a track and field hurdling event. The event has been on the Olympic athletics programme since 1900 for men and since 1984 for women.
Women's 400m hurdles
Géo André jumps over a barrier during the 400 metres hurdles in 1922