Johannes Floors breaks world record in the 400 meters: 45.26 seconds!

Johannes Floors breaks world record in the 400 meters: 45.26 seconds!

A memorable day for the German para-athlete Johannes Floors: On August 11, 2025, he set a new world record in the 400 meters at the IFAM in Oordegem. He crossed the finish line in a rapid 45.26 seconds, improving his own record from the 2019 World Cup by an impressive 0.52 seconds. Floors, who starts for TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen and is coached by Erik Schneider, made history with this run because he beat Oscar Pistorius' previous record time, which had stood at 45.39 seconds since 2011. That reports tsvbayer04.de.

Johannes Floors' joy at this success is clearly noticeable. He is optimistic about the upcoming World Cup in New Delhi at the end of September. In recent weeks, the 30-year-old has already set a world record in the 200 meters, which he ran in 20.29 seconds, an improvement of 0.4 seconds on his own time. He was also successful at the German Championships, where he won the title in the 200 meters and took second place in the 100 meters WDR highlights.

A look at Floors' career

With his impressive performances, Floors has not only caught the attention of the athletics community but has also captured the hearts of many sports fans. The world records he holds - the 100 meters in 10.54 seconds, the 200 meters in 20.29 seconds and now the 400 meters - show that he is currently one of the best para-athletes in the world.

The importance of such records cannot be overstated, especially in the context of para-athletics, which has been gaining more and more attention in recent years. The recognition of world records is carried out by World Athletics regulated, with doping controls and certain additional requirements being crucial for official best performances.

A look into the future

Things will be particularly exciting for Floors at the upcoming World Cup in New Delhi. “I’m looking forward to the challenge and am excited to see what I can achieve there,” says the athlete. Given his recent record-breaking performances, there is great interest in his next appearance. Spectators and sports lovers are waiting with anticipation to see whether he can further improve his records.

At a time when motivation and perseverance are more important than ever in the sports world, Johannes Floors is an inspiring example for young athletes. With his determination and talent, he has shown that even great obstacles can be overcome with willpower and hard work.