Norwegian Star Warholm Cruises Through 400m Hurdles Semifinal
Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm advanced to the final of the 400m hurdles at the Olympic Games in Paris. He comfortably cruised through the semifinal with a time of 47.67, the fastest time of the day.
Dos Santos Struggles
Warholm’s main rival, Alison dos Santos, finished third in his semifinal with a time of 47.95, failing to secure automatic qualification for the final. He will now have to rely on time to advance.
Warholm’s Focus
Despite the victory, Warholm expressed concern about his performance, stating that he used more energy than desired in the semifinal. He faces a strong field in the final, where he will be joined by fellow medal contenders Clement Ducos and Rai Benjamin.
Final Showdown
The final of the 400m hurdles is scheduled for Friday at 21:45 on NRK 1. Warholm, Ducos, and Benjamin are all expected to contend for the gold medal.