[Grammar] the first who finishes wins

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Will17

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Hello!

Is my sentence correct, please?

"The first who finishes wins".

Thank you
Will
 

SirGod

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Yes, it is.

The first who finishes wins.
 

Rover_KE

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That doesn't sound natural.

It's better to say 'The first to finish wins'.

Rover
 
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