Overview

• Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi claimed the title in a world-leading 43.53 at Tokyo’s National Stadium.
• Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago earned silver with a national record of 43.72.
• Bayapo Ndori secured bronze in 44.20, giving Botswana a double podium on a wet track.
• Japan’s Yuki Joseph Nakajima placed sixth in 44.62 after breaking the national record at 44.44 in the first round.
• Nakajima finished ahead of the United States’ Jacory Patterson and Botswana’s Lee Bhekempilo Eppie in a final where pre-race favorites struggled through the rounds.