Turkish national runner wins 400m hurdle bronze at Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO

Turkish national athlete Yasmani Copello Escobar Thursday won the bronze medal in the men’s 400-meter hurdles at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

The Cuban-born runner, 29, took the bronze in a national record time of 47.92 behind Kenyan runner Boniface Mucheru Tumuti.

The U.S.’ Kerron Clement won the event’s gold medal, clocking 47.73 seconds.