Femke Bol, the record holder for the 400-meter hurdles in Europe, will race this weekend and will be in top physical shape.
The Dutch athlete Femke Bol is expected to astonish the sporting world once more this Saturday at the London Diamond League.
Bol has cemented her place as a top track and field athlete with a remarkable 400-meter hurdles performance at La Chaux-de-Fonds, clocking an incredible 50.95 seconds.
With her incredible effort, Bol not only broke her own European record of 51.45 seconds from the London Diamond League the previous year, but she also now holds the third-fastest time in the history of the women’s 400-meter hurdles.
“I believe that I am in my prime. Both the training and the competition are going nicely. Going into the Olympics, I feel stronger than I have ever felt,” she admitted at a London Diamond League news conference.
Her next appearance in London is highly anticipated because it will put her up against some of the top hurdlers in the world.
Bol will be up against tough competition, but her season-best time of 50.95 seconds will serve as the standard.
Among the leading contenders are Jamaican hurdlers Rushell Clayton (personal best of 52.51 seconds) and Andrenette Knight (personal best of 53.26 seconds).
Jessie Knight and Lina Nielsen, both from Britain, will compete for first place as well. Their respective personal bests are 54.59 and 54.43 seconds.
The race is further intensified by Dutch runner Cathelijn Peeters (54.31 seconds), and American athlete Shamier Little (52.39 seconds, personal best).
With a solid personal best of 53.71 seconds, Jamaican athlete Shiann Salmon is another competitor to keep an eye on in this highly competitive race.
Femke Bol is one of the favorites for the next Olympic games as well as the Diamond League because of her remarkable form and unwavering drive.
The competition is even more exciting because her rivals are aware that beating her will need them to give it their all.
With her current form, Bol could give an incredible performance that changes the rules for the women’s 400-meter hurdles.
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