Rai on high


Easy does it: Rai Benjamin of United States crossing the finish line to win gold. — Reuters

RAI Benjamin finally claimed a maiden global title after three previous silver medals and a bronze, defeating old rival Karsten Warholm in the Olympic 400m hurdles final.

Five years after first being beaten into second by Warholm in the 2019 world championship final, the American belatedly snared his prey on Friday.

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