At 26 years old, Rai Benjamin has established himself as one of the world's top competitors in the 400m hurdles. His career, though young, has been impressive from the start.

Nine athletes with strong ties to Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties are competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, which began on July 26 with opening ceremonies and conclude on Aug. 11.

Rai Benjamin withstood a late charge from Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, as the United States won the men's 4x400m relay final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.