Defending champion Karsten Warholm of Norway has advanced to the final of the men's Olympic 400m hurdles, securing his spot with a time of 47.67 seconds. French favorite Clement Ducos also made it to the final, thrilling the home crowd. Other notable finalists include American Rai Benjamin, who won his heat in 47.85 seconds, and Brazilian Alison dos Santos, who qualified as a fast loser. The competition is fierce with Warholm, Benjamin, and dos Santos, all previous medalists from the Tokyo Games, poised for a showdown on Friday. Warholm holds the world record and is a triple world champion, making him a key contender for the gold.