Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder, dominated her semifinal heat, showcasing her dominance ahead of the 400m hurdles final. Femke Bol, the only other woman to break the 51-second barrier, also secured her place in the final despite a slight stumble.
Results for: Femke Bol
Femke Bol anchored the Netherlands to a stunning victory in the Olympic 4x400m mixed relay, setting a new European record of 3:07.43. The United States and Great Britain claimed silver and bronze, respectively.
Dutch athlete Femke Bol dominated the women’s 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in London, setting a new meet record of 51.30 seconds. This victory comes as Bol prepares for the upcoming Paris Olympics, where she aims to improve upon her third-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
Dutch athlete Femke Bol became the second woman to break the 51-second barrier in the 400m hurdles, setting a new European record and setting up an exciting showdown with world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at the Paris Olympics.