Not necessarily. Some don’t realize that an open 400m of 49.9 is very impressive for a middle distance runner. So what do you think he can run?
low 48
OK and you could be correct. I think he can run under 49 with a running start but in an open 400m I would be surprised if he can run under 49, but I have been surprised before. If he can run let us say 48.2 in an open 400m, as you suggest, and 13:42, that is a very unusual combination. We shall see.