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Jack Rathborn

Rai Benjamin reinstated as world champion after controversial disqualification in 400m hurdles

Rai Benjamin was left thinking he had lost his gold medal after being disqualified from the 400m hurdles after crossing the line - (AP)

The USA’s Rai Benjamin was temporarily disqualified minutes after winning the gold medal in a controversial men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The 28-year-old American knocked over the final hurdle, before coming home in first with a blazing time of 46.52secs.

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