The 4x400m mixed relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics delivered one of the most thrilling finishes of the Games, thanks to Dutch sprinter Femke Bol. In a race where Team USA was expected to dominate, Bol’s incredible final leg saw her move from fourth place to first, securing a stunning gold medal victory for the Netherlands.
Team USA, fresh off a world record-breaking performance, looked unbeatable for most of the race. They quickly recovered from a slow start and took the lead during the second leg, maintaining a strong position heading into the final lap. But what no one saw coming was Femke Bol’s explosive finish.
Bol, who holds the 400m world record, showed why she’s a force to be reckoned with on the track. Her final push not only clinched the gold but also set a new European record with a time of 3:07.43. The American team, left in shock, took silver with a time of 3:07.74, while Great Britain earned bronze.
Femke Bol’s breathtaking finish will be talked about for years to come, proving once again that in the world of athletics, it’s never over until it’s over.
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