Dutch · Amersfoort, Netherlands · Born 23 February 2000Repeat 400m hurdles world champion.
Femke Bol became the first woman in history to win the 400m flat, 400m hurdles, and 4x400m relay at a single major championship, completing all three on successive days at the 2022 European Championships in Munich — a treble of one-lap disciplines that no woman had previously managed.. She married fellow athlete Ben Broeders in 2026, and continues to be one of the most versatile and dominant one-lap runners in the sport.
Famous For
Hurdler/Sprinter
Playing Style
How They Played
Explosive acceleration with exceptional hurdling technique and strong finishing kick
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Leading Dutch sprinter who revolutionized women's 400m hurdles
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- 2023,2025 World champ 400mH
- 2024 Olympic gold mixed 4x400m
Career Journey
Timeline
2017
📌 International debut at European U20 Championships
2018
🏆 European U20 Championships 400m hurdles gold
2019
🎯 First sub-55 second 400m hurdles
2021
🏆 European Indoor Championships 400m gold
2021
🎯 Olympic 400m hurdles bronze medal Tokyo
2022
🏆 World Championships 400m hurdles silver
2022
🏆 European Championships 400m hurdles gold
2023
⚡ World record 400m hurdles 50.95 seconds
2023
🏆 World Championships 4x400m relay gold
2024
🏆 European Championships 400m and 400m hurdles double gold
2024
🎯 Olympic 4x400m relay gold Paris
Dutch Athletes