Karsten Warholm has performed for many years at the 2020 Tokyo Hurdles.
In addition to winning the Olympic gold medal, Warholm’s victory in the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has also been hyped.The most exciting game of the Summer Olympics this year. “
The Norwegian recorded an extraordinary time 45.94 seconds, In the process broke his previous world record-46.70 seconds.
The most famous person who praised Warholm’s performance was track and field legend Greg Rutherford.
According to Rutherford, Warholm’s victory at the Olympics was “the greatest in the history of track and field,” and even surpassed the victory of legendary Olympian Usain Bolt.
“[Warholm’s] The performance on the track is the greatest in the history of track and field… [Usain] bolt[‘]s WR (World Record),” Rutherford Tweet. This is my opinion. “
Warholm is no stranger to such compliments. In fact, he has been called “the next Bolt” by some people.
Usain Bolt announced the birth of twin boys on Father’s Day
Photo: AFP/Pedro Ugart
However, despite being clearly worthy of recognition, Warholm insists that every athlete has his own path.
“When Usain Bolt entered the sport, there was no one in front of him,” Warholm Say In October of last year. “At that time he didn’t have any shoes to fill. Now everyone is talking about who will be the next Bolt. No one will be the next Bolt! No one will be the next Ato Boldon.”
“I think everyone has to find their own way. Usain Bolt is great, so it’s an honor to be compared with him, but for me, it has always been about development,” he continued. “I don’t want to portray myself as the face of this sport or the “next Usain” [Bolt]’Because for me, it has to do with running. If what follows is that people are inspired by what I do, then I think this is great. “
The 25-year-old is ahead of the American player Lebenjamin, who also surpassed his world record by more than half a second.
As most people think, Benjamin also thinks that the above game is “the best game in the history of the Olympic Games.”
“It was the best game in the history of the Olympics. To be honest, everyone who participated in this event deserves a lot of money,” Benjamin said. CNN After the game.
For now, Warholm-he admits he was “ecstatic” at his victory-is now the sole holder of European, world and Olympic champions.
Karsten Warholm defeated American opponent Rai Benjamin on the home straight with a 400m obstacle
Photo: AFP/Giuseppe CACACE
