The gospel according to Karsten Warholm is an educated hoot and a boost for troubled times. Before tonight’s attempt to run the fastest 400m hurdles in history, he explained the need to balance flogging yourself with fun. So he talks about two world titles and the 3,898 Lego pieces it took him to build Old Trafford. Then there is the double-act with his “socially gifted nerd” of a coach which has resulted in a new TV show. A WhatsApp call reveals Warholm’s username is “I’m a f***ing Viking” but the 24-year-old is actually a deep-thinker with

Source: The Times September 08, 2020 08:03 UTC