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Benjamin overcomes COVID, tendonitis to win hurdles

 Rai Benjamin reacts [Reuters]

It may have been the toughest world-leading time Rai Benjamin has ever run but with a little fortitude the Olympic silver medallist won the men’s 400 meters hurdles at the U.S. championships on Sunday.

COVID and tendonitis had kept the American from practicing over hurdles since May, he said after the victory in 47.04 seconds.

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