1989 European Athletics Indoor Championships – Women's 400 metres
The women's 400 metres event at the 1989 European Athletics Indoor Championships was held on 18 and 19 February.[1]
Medalists
| Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Sally Gunnell |
Marina Shmonina |
Anita Protti |
Results
Heats
First 2 from each heat (Q) and the next 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final.
| Rank | Heat | Name | Nationality | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Sally Gunnell | 52.90 | Q | |
| 2 | 2 | Anita Protti | 52.96 | Q | |
| 3 | 2 | Marina Shmonina | 52.98 | q | |
| 4 | 1 | Taťána Slaninová | 53.79 | Q | |
| 5 | 1 | Angela Piggford | 53.88 | Q | |
| 6 | 1 | Fabienne Ficher | 54.63 | q | |
| 7 | 2 | Esther Lahoz | 54.67 |
Final
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Gunnell | 52.04 | |||
| Marina Shmonina | 52.36 | |||
| Anita Protti | 52.57 | |||
| 4 | Angela Piggford | 52.90 | ||
| 5 | Taťána Slaninová | 54.16 | ||
| 6 | Fabienne Ficher | 54.67 |
