The World Indoor Championships in Glasgow witnessed a track spectacle showcasing the finest athletes setting new standards in the first major world championship of the 2024 Olympic year. As the competition advanced to Day 2, all eyes were on track and field stalwart Femke Bol, who has consistently been pushing herself to achieve faster times.

At the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Bol competed in the 400m short track, triumphing in her heat with a time of 52.00 seconds and securing her spot in the finals after winning her semi-final in 50.66 seconds. As she crossed the finish line in the 400-meter women’s finals, she couldn’t contain her emotions after an astonishing performance.

Femke Bol shares her raw emotions

The Dutch track phenom Femke Bol achieved a remarkable feat at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, clinching the gold medal in the 400m race and breaking her world record with an extraordinary time of 49.17 seconds. Bol’s astounding time of 49.17 seconds shaved off 0.07 seconds from her previous record, which she set at the Dutch Championships on February 18, 2024. Speaking to CITIUS MAG in a post-race interview, the 24-year-old Bol shared, “I was hoping to take the win. Of course, I’m getting closer to 48, but I also knew that I had two races in my legs. I had a feeling I died at the end, but I felt like I could keep going, so I didn’t know.”

She continued by expressing how she always runs with her heart, letting her legs dictate the outcome, and today it resulted in 49.17. As we reflect on these heartfelt words and incredible athleticism from the pioneer who continues to push boundaries and astound the world, let’s delve into how the race unfolded for Femke Bol and her competitors.

How the women’s 400m finals unfolded

At the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Femke Bol took charge of the women’s 400m race right from the start, dictating the pace and leaving her competitors trailing behind. Her teammate Lieke Klaver made an attempt to catch up but couldn’t match Bol’s blistering speed, finishing almost a second behind her. Lieke Klaver, also hailing from the Netherlands, settled for second place, while Alexis Holmes from the United States secured the bronze medal with a personal best time of 50.24 seconds.

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After her race, Femke Bol expressed her satisfaction with her performance, underscoring the importance of starting fast and maintaining speed throughout the race. She also highlighted her coaches’ unwavering belief in her ability to break the record once again, along with her personal determination to clinch the gold medal. Bol’s exceptional display of talent has heightened anticipation for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris 2024, where fans eagerly await to witness her compete against top athletes like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in both the 400m hurdles and the flat 400m race.

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