STOCKHOLM : Norway's Olympic champion Karsten Warholm won the men's 400 metres hurdles in a race that was hindered by a protest from environmentalists at a rain-hit Galan Diamond League meet on Sunday.Three protesters from A22 Network, who interrupted the Swedish final of 'Let's Dance' on TV4 last month,
STOCKHOLM : Norway's Olympic champion Karsten Warholm won the men's 400 metres hurdles in a race that was hindered by a protest from environmentalists at a rain-hit Galan Diamond League meet on Sunday.
It was not a day for records with the weather - driving rain for most of the night and a chilly 15 C - playing spoiler. The crowd at Stockholm Stadium huddled in red rain ponchos. "The victory is great but the competition was not ideal due to the weather. But we have to adapt to all conditions," Hailu said."I believe in more victories to come this season.
Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco won the men's 3,000m steeplechase, beginning his celebrations with 50m remaining to win in 8:09.84.
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