By Tim Parsons-
Rai Benjamin has been reinstated as the gold medal winner of the men’s 400m hurdles final in Tokyo. Benjamin, 27, crossed the finish line first in a time of 46.52 seconds. However, the American Olympic champion was initially disqualified after an official claimed he knocked down a hurdle. This incident caused a brief moment of confusion and drama after the race. The decision was overturned when it was shown that his action had no impact on the final result. The Rai Benjamin reinstated victory now stands.
Benjamin bags world 400m hurdles title in Tokyo to go with Olympic crown. Getty Images
World Athletics
The disqualification initially stemmed from a technicality. Benjamin said he was preparing to leave when an official told him he was being disqualified. The decision to overturn the call was made following a review. This feat victory gives him his first individual world title. The win concludes an eventful race for the American.
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