Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Men's 400 Metres - Final - Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, U.S. - July 22, 2022 Michael Norman of the U.S. celebrates after winning the men's 400 metres final REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
EUGENE, Ore. (Reuters) -Michael Norman finally delivered on the big stage on Friday as he dug in with a gritty performance to win gold against a stacked field in the World Championships 400 metres final and continue the American gold rush on home soil.
Norman has had a succession of disappointments in recent seasons and was under massive pressure after coming into the race as the fastest in the world this year, but he held his form in a charge to the line to triumph in 44.29 seconds.
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