Femke Bol

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Femke Bol's Lightning Leg Steals Relay Gold Like A Heist Movie! ๐ŸŽ‰

4x400m Mixed Relay - Dutch Athletes - Femke Bol - Olympics 2024 - Sports Viral Moments

Just when you thought the US had the 4x400 mixed relay in the bag, Femke Bol shows them how itโ€™s REALLY done! ๐Ÿฅ‡

In a thrilling finish that felt more like an action-packed heist movie than a sporting event, Netherlands' Femke Bol delivered a breathtaking performance in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics. The tall Dutch hurdler, known for her prowess in the 400 hurdles, anchored her team to a marvelous gold medal with an astonishing final lap of 47.93 seconds. As the crowd roared and sports enthusiasts held their breath, Bol's electrifying speed enabled her to snatch victory from the jaws of the U.S. team, who had set a world record in the earlier rounds.

Bolโ€™s incredible finish came as quite the shock, as she was running behind and fondly seemed to climb the ranks like a determined tortoise. With fourth place looking bleak, she somehow shifted gears and rocketed forward, channeling her inner superhero, to ultimately lead her Netherlands team to victory. You could almost hear the collective gasp from spectators as she zoomed past her competitors, leaving everyone awestruck. This moment would surely make headlines for years to come!

The excitement did not stop there! Fans across the globe were glued to their screens, replaying Bol's Usain Bolt-like run in disbelief. It was not just about relishing the optimistic spirit portrayed by Bol in her sprint; it was a representation of the gratifying unpredictability that sports offer. Bol's performance transcended her own standards, pushing boundaries and setting a new bar for what it means to perform at the highest level.

As the dust settled and the Netherlands team celebrated their team spirit and unity in victory, the event wasnโ€™t just a testament to Femke Bolโ€™s talent but also highlighted the growing recognition of mixed relay events in athletics. Speaking of noteworthy facts, did you know Femke Bol holds the European indoor record for the 400m with a blistering time of 49.75 seconds? And fun fact: the mixed 4x400m relay has only been part of the Olympic Games since Tokyo 2020, showcasing the evolving nature of athletics and dedication to inclusion in sports!

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Femke Bol puts on a show in the 4ร—400 mixed relay to reel in US ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Femke Bol, whose best race is the 400 hurdles, ran the anchor lap in 47.93 seconds for the Netherlands in the 2024 Olympics.

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Femke Bol stuns with bolt from blue on Olympic night short of star ... (The Guardian)

Dutch hurdler helps mixed relay team win dramatic gold but lack of big names felt as sport strives for recognition.

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Femke Bol's amazing anchor seals mixed relay gold for Netherlands (Athletics Weekly)

Femke Bol's anchor leg in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics is likely to be played and re-played many times in coming years. The tall Dutch athlete ...

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Netherlands' Femke Bol steals 4x400 mixed relay win from Team ... (USA TODAY)

The U.S. 4x400 mixed relay team broke the world record in the opening round, but the final had a different outcome.

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Watch: Sprinter Femke Bol's Usain Bolt-Like Run In 4x400m Final ... (NDTVSports.com)

Femke Bol produced an astonishing anchor leg to lead the Dutch quartet to the mixed 4x400m relay gold at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Bol, along with Eugene ...

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Netherlands' Femke Bol stuns the U.S. in final seconds of 4x400m ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

But you have to watch this finish in the 4x400 mixed relay final, where Femke Bol of the Netherlands rallied from as far back as fourth place to snatch the gold ...

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Bol sprints Netherlands to Olympic comeback and 4x400m mixed ... (World Athletics)

Behind a stunning final leg, Femke Bol led a Netherlands comeback that ended in a gold medal in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and ...

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Olympic Day 2: Femke Bol Dazzles in Mixed 4x400, Julien Alfred ... (LetsRun.com)

Saturday was a busy night at the 2024 Olympics at the Stade de France. St. Lucia's Julien Alfred took down Sha'Carri Richardson to earn a dominant win in.

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Femke Bol Is Chasing Her First Olympic Gold: Three Things To ... (FloTrack)

Femke Bol is the defending world champion and is hoping to get her Olympic gold as one of the true contenders.

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Femke Bol's inspires Dutch to gold in 4x400m mixed team relay ... (India Today)

Femke Bol led the Netherlands to a stunning victory in the Olympic 4x400 meters mixed relay on Saturday, achieving glorious redemption after falling just ...

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Dutch Sprinter Femke Bol, whose 'Mickey Mouse' voice 'destroyed ... (Hindustan Times)

A clip from a couple of months before the Olympics shows that Femke Bol's 'Mickey Mouse' voice may actually not be her true voice. | Olympics.

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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of ... (Daily Mail)

Netherlands sprinter Femke Bol went viral on social media just minutes after incredibly snatching goal from the United States in the 4x400m - due to the ...

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