This is the progression of world record improvements of the 400 metres hurdles M50 division of Masters athletics.
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| Hand | Auto | Athlete | Nationality | Birthdate | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.35 | Mattias Sunneborn |  Sweden | 27 September 1970 | Sollentuna | 13 June 2021 | |
| 56.56 | Howard Moscrop |  United Kingdom | 16 December 1957 | Birmingham | 5 July 2008 | |
| 58.1 | Jack Greenwood |  United States | 5 February 1926 | Gresham | 3 July 1976 |
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