Ahead of the 400m Hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest
Following his world record in Zurich, Alison dos Santos faces Warholm and Benjamin at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
The greatest competition in the history of the 400-meter hurdles is taking place at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, as Zurich world record holder Alison dos Santos reunites on the track with Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin.
Race Schedule and Program
As part of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, the men's 400-meter hurdles semi-finals will be held on Saturday, September 12 at 19:57. The grand final will be run on Sunday, September 13 at 18:36.
Historic Triple Rivalry
The three best names in world athletics history, Alison dos Santos, Karsten Warholm, and Rai Benjamin, will compete on the same track at this event for the first time since last year's World Championships final.
Alison dos Santos's Record
Brazilian athlete Alison dos Santos ran 45.80 at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Zurich, improving Karsten Warholm's 2021 world record by 0.14 seconds, and arrives at the championships holding this title.
Status of Competitors
Norwegian three-time world champion Karsten Warholm is seeking a new victory in Budapest, while U.S. athlete Rai Benjamin aims for double medals in both the 400-meter flat and 400-meter hurdles events at the same competition.
Other Strong Contenders
Other ambitious names looking for medals on the track include Matheus Lima from Brazil, Abderrahman Samba from Qatar, and world number four Ezekiel Nathaniel from Nigeria.