Rai Benjamin has been on an absolute tear in 2025, shattering records left and right, and he didn’t slow down one bit in Paris! Fresh off his dazzling Diamond League-leading time of 46.54 seconds in Stockholm on June 15th, his fastest of the year and the 10th-fastest in history, Benjamin was clearly hungry for more. He’s in the kind of shape that makes you lean forward and wonder, What’s he going to do next?

Well, then, at the Meeting de Paris, he dominated the 400m hurdles once again. With a commanding start and his signature flawless technique over the hurdles, Benjamin didn’t just win, he completely rewrote the meet’s history. He absolutely demolished the previous record of 46.98 seconds, set way back in June 2018 by Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba, smashing it by a clear margin. Suddenly, the announcer’s voice boomed: “Benjamin reigns in Paris!” And the time? A swift 46.93s, a tiny bit slower than Stockholm, sure, but who’s complaining? And what’s he planning next?

Looking ahead, Benjamin revealed his next target is the Eugene Diamond League, adding, “I will race next at the Eugene Diamond League, get some good training, some resting and get back on my sleep schedule, just get back to my routine.” That routine, grounded in rest and preparation, reflects a careful pacing of his season. “The goal for the next races is to keep healthy and improve on my World Lead,” he stated, making it clear that performance growth, not just dominance, is still on his mind.

He also spoke about what continues to drive him, referencing the empty stands of Tokyo 2021: “The Tokyo Olympics was the best race ever but we did it in front of no one.” For Benjamin, this season isn’t just about breaking records—it’s about finally getting to do it in front of the world.

So, as Paris wraps up, all eyes are on Benjamin: With Stockholm conquered and Paris now added to his list, who or what can possibly derail this man’s incredible momentum? Meanwhile, Rai reveals his mantra of wins.

After conquering Paris, Rai Benjamin reveals the strategy

Rai Benjamin’s 2025 season is already looking like an epic highlight reel! First, he absolutely blasted to a world-leading time of 46.54 seconds in Stockholm, which instantly landed him in the top-10 all-time for the 400m hurdles. Then, just recently on June 20th in Paris, he clinched another huge Diamond League win in 46.93 seconds, even holding off a surging Abderrahman Samba who ran his season-best of 47.09s. It’s clear Benjamin is in peak form right now, but the big question on everyone’s mind is: where does he go from here? What’s Next for Rai?

Rai Benjamin’s post-race comments really show off his calm, strategic mindset, the kind you gain from tons of experience and a clear vision for the future. When he simply said, “I felt good,” it immediately conveyed his physical confidence. But it was his deeper strategic insight that truly stood out. He explained that his coach told him to “set it up” and “be smart,” which makes it clear the Paris race wasn’t about chasing another world-leading time. Instead, it was about executing a controlled, intelligent run. “I just took it easy because we just had a really fast race in Stockholm. There was no need to come out and force something out, especially because the season is so long” he added.

His decision to “take it easy” in Paris, while still clocking a blistering 46.64 seconds, truly shows his maturity. He’s not just focused on winning individual races; he’s focused on sustainability throughout the season. When he confidently states that “sub 47 is impressive” and that he “ran smart and ran for the win,” it’s absolutely clear, Benjamin isn’t just racing to win meets, he’s racing to win the entire season, with the biggest prize in mind.

What truly defines an all-time great season? For Benjamin, his upcoming races will be the ultimate test. Can he maintain these blistering times, preserve his dominance in the Diamond League points race, and mentally prepare for global glory? After Stockholm and Paris, can Rai sustain this incredible rhythm through the summer’s biggest meets and all the way into the Tokyo spotlight?