Rai Benjamin’s razor-thin win over Karsten Warholm provides thrilling Olympic preview

Rai Benjamin looks on after competing in the men's 400 meter dash during the Mt SAC Relays at Hilmer Lodge Stadium on April 20 — Getty Images

By NBC Olympics

Published July 12, 2024 12:48 pm

Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images

U.S. star Rai Benjamin edged men’s 400m hurdles world record holder Karsten Warholm of Norway by just .06 of a second to win at the Monaco Diamond League event in 46.67 seconds, also topping 2022 World Champion Alison dos Santos of Brazil, who finished third in 47.18. The race served as a preview of the same event at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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