Rai Benjamin's Golden Triumph: A Hurdle No More

Rai Benjamin clinched his first world championship gold in the 400m hurdles with a time of 46.52 seconds. Previous title holders Alison Dos Santos and Abderrahman Samba followed closely, while former world record holder Karsten Warholm finished fifth. The event marked a significant career milestone for the American athlete.

On Friday, Olympic champion Rai Benjamin secured his first world championship gold in the 400 metres hurdles with a triumphant 46.52-second finish. This victory came after the American had previously won two silvers and a bronze in the event.

In an impressive performance, Benjamin accelerated past his competitors in the final stretch, despite a challenging collision with the last hurdle.

Brazil's Alison Dos Santos, the 2022 world champion, secured the silver medal with a time of 46.84 seconds. Qatari athlete Abderrahman Samba claimed the bronze, clocking in at 47.06 seconds. Norway's Karsten Warholm, known for his world record feats, finished fifth.

(With inputs from agencies.)