Christopher Morales Williams, of Canada, poses after winning the gold medal in and setting a new championship record in the men's 400 meters final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Canadian Christopher Morales Williams wins 400-metre gold at world indoor event
Mar 21, 2026 | 12:12 PM
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KUJAWY — Canada’s Christopher Morales Williams won the men’s 400-metre event Saturday at the world indoor track and field championships.
Morales Williams. of Vaughan., Ont., won the men’s final in a championship record time of 44.76 seconds, finishing ahead of American Khaleb McRae (45.03) and Trinidad’s Jareem Richards (45.39).
Morales Williams’ victory comes after Sarah Mitton earned a silver medal Friday in the women’s shot put.
On Friday, Morales Williams had the fastest time in the 400-metre semifinals, winning his heat in 45.35 seconds.
