2001 European Athletics U23 Championships – Men's 400 metres  The men's 400 metres event at the 2001 European Athletics U23 Championships was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Olympisch Stadion on 12 and 13 July.  13 July 12 July Qualified: first 2 in each heat and 2 best to the Final  According to an unofficial count, 20 athletes from 15 countries participated in the event.