Rai Benjamin returns to the hurdles… in Lausanne!

Rai Benjamin returns to the hurdles… in Lausanne!

Last-minute star guest Rai Benjamin will compete in his one and only 400m hurdles race of the season in Lausanne. The American is one of the three giants of the discipline, alongside Karsten Warholm and Alison dos Santos. This year, however, he has chosen to focus mainly on the flat 400m, notably winning in London.

Seeing him back over the hurdles at Athletissima, one year after his world title in Tokyo, promises to be a thrilling prospect. Benjamin is the second-fastest athlete in history over 400m hurdles, with a time of 46.17.

The Athletissima 400m hurdles will be held as an additional event. It is a great honour that Benjamin has chosen Lausanne for his only outing over the hurdles this season. Can he challenge dos Santos’ 2026 world-leading time of 46.48?

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