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Who holds the women's world record in the 400-metre race?

1. Marita Koch
2. Shelly-Ann
3. Jarmila Kratochvílová
4. Salwa Eid Naser

Correct answer: Marita Koch

Solution

Marita Koch holds the women's 400-metre world record, set in 1985. It remains one of the oldest standing world records in athletics.

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