BEIJING - U.S. runner Angelo Taylor claimed the men's 400-meter hurdles title in 47.25 seconds at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.

Angelo Taylor of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 400m hurdles final of the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008. [Agencies]

U.S. runner Kerron Clement took the silver in 47.98, and another U.S. runner Bershawn Jackson got the bronze in 48.06.