Canada’s Christopher Morales Williams won the men’s 400-metre event Saturday at the world indoor track and field championships.

Morales Williams, of Vaughan, Ont., won the men’s final in a championship record time of 44.76 seconds, finishing ahead of American Khaleb McRae (45.03) and Trinidad’s Jareem Richards (45.39).

Morales Williams’ victory comes after Sarah Mitton earned a silver medal Friday in the women’s shot put.

On Friday, Morales Williams had the fastest time in the 400-metre semifinals, winning his heat in 45.35 seconds.