Defending Diamond League champion Jacory Patterson opened his 2026 campaign in style, claiming victory in the men’s 400 metres at the Rabat Diamond League Meeting on Sunday (31 May).
The U.S. 400m champion made a strong start from lane five and emerged from the final bend with a clear advantage before powering down the home straight to win in a meeting record of 44.11 seconds.
Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist Mathew Hudson-Smith of Great Britain finished second in 44.25, while fellow American Khaleb McRae completed the podium in third with 44.40.
South Africa’s Zakithi Nene placed fourth in 44.41, while Botswana’s Bayapo Ndori finished sixth in 44.69.
Paris 2024 Olympic champion Quincy Hall, making his season debut, finished eighth in 45.54.