American Rai Benjamin beats world-record-holder Karsten Warholm for gold in 400-meter hurdles

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American Rai Benjamin beats world-record-holder Karsten Warholm for gold in 400-meter hurdles
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American sprinter Rai Benjamin convincingly beat world-record-holder Karsten Warholm and Brazil’s Alison dos Santos in a stellar 400-meter hurdle race at the Paris Olympics. Benjamin clocked 46.46 seconds to finish several strides ahead of Warholm (47.06) and Dos Santos (47.

Rai Benjamin, of the United States, competes during the men’s 400-meter hurdles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Rai Benjamin, of the United States, celebrates after winning the men’s 400-meter hurdles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Rai Benjamin, of the United States, celebrates winning the men’s 400-meter hurdles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.

Benjamin clocked 46.46 seconds to win gold, finishing several strides ahead of Warholm and Dos Santos . Benjamin was able to win despite landing awkwardly coming over the eighth hurdle in a race between the three fastest men in history.

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