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SAINT-DENIS, France — At last, Rai Benjamin got to experience the joy that his rivals had already felt.
At last, it was Benjamin raising his arms as he crossed the finish line, draping his country's flag over his shoulders and running to find loved ones to hug.
Benjamin, the American hurdler who so many times before has settled for silver or bronze, finally earned the global championship meet gold medal that he has long coveted.