Dutch sprinter Bol wins European Championship in record time
Orange rejoices: Femke Bol spectacularly retained her title in the 400m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships, gearing up for the Paris Olympic Games.
The world champion from the Netherlands set a new championship record with a time of 52.49 seconds in the final held in Rome.
An exhilarating showdown is anticipated at the Olympics with the world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA).
Following Bol, France’s Louise Maraval secured the silver medal with a time of 54.23 seconds. Bol’s fellow Dutch athlete, Cathelijn Peeters, claimed the bronze medal with a time of 54.37 seconds. Eileen Demes (Neu-Isenburg) from the DLV was eliminated in the semifinals.