The most versatile female track athlete of the 2020s — European record holder in the 400m hurdles, World Championship gold medallist and the anchor leg who delivered the Netherlands mixed relay gold at Paris 2024. Her ability to compete at world-class level across 400m flat, 400m hurdles and relay makes her unique in modern athletics.
Femke Bol is the Netherlands' extraordinary 400m and 400m hurdles specialist, one of the finest female quarter-milers in history. Her exceptional combination of speed and endurance has produced world records, Olympic medals, and European Championship victories across both the flat and hurdles events. Her dramatic relay leg at the Paris Olympics — producing a stunning comeback — was one of the Games' defining moments.
400m hurdles world record holder and multiple European champion
How They Played
Explosive acceleration with exceptional hurdling technique and strong finishing kick
Lasting Impact
Leading Dutch sprinter who revolutionized women's 400m hurdles