American hurdler Rai Benjamin secured the gold medal in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics, edging out defending champion Karsten Warholm of Norway. Brazilian Alison dos Santos took home the bronze.
Results for: 400m hurdles
Defending champion Karsten Warholm of Norway and French favorite Clement Ducos both advanced to the Olympic 400m hurdles final. Warholm, the world record holder, dominated his heat, while Ducos delivered a powerful finish to secure his spot. Other notable qualifiers include Rai Benjamin, Kyron McMaster, and Alison dos Santos.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder, dominated her semifinal heat, showcasing her dominance ahead of the 400m hurdles final. Femke Bol, the only other woman to break the 51-second barrier, also secured her place in the final despite a slight stumble.
World record holder Karsten Warholm of Norway dominated his heat in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting up a thrilling showdown with key rivals Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos in his bid to defend his Olympic title. Warholm, the three-time world champion, clocked a blistering 47.57 seconds, the fastest time of the day, highlighting his readiness for a fierce competition.
World record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone comfortably advanced to the semi-finals of the women’s 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics, showcasing her dominance and leaving room for improvement. Fellow Americans Anna Cockrell and Jasmine Jones also secured their spots in the next round.
Dutch athlete Femke Bol dominated the women’s 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in London, setting a new meet record of 51.30 seconds. This victory comes as Bol prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics, where she aims to improve upon her third-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
Dutch athlete Femke Bol became the second woman to break the 51-second barrier in the 400m hurdles, setting a new European record and setting up an exciting showdown with world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at the Paris Olympics.