1997 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 400 metres
These are the results of the Men's 400 metres event at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics in Athens, Greece. Medalists

Results

Heats
First 4 of each Heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the quarterfinals. Quarterfinals
First 3 of each Heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals. Semifinals
First 4 of each Semifinal qualified directly (Q) for the final. Final

References
 Results
 IAAF

- Mens 400 Metres, 1997 World Championships In Athletics
400 metres at the World Athletics Championships