Last Saturday in Oordegem, Belgium, she ran her first race of this year over 400 meters hurdles in 53.12, the best time in the world this year. She was never so fast in her opening match. “It is quite a change. Not only do I have to take longer strides, but I also have to change my swinging leg with every hurdle. In Oordegem I did the first seven hurdles in fourteen steps and that was better than expected. I learned a lot and immediately gained some I gained confidence for the race in Florence and I hope to do better then,” said Bol.
Athlete Bol with ‘longer steps’ towards titles 400 meters hurdles
