The 22-year-old Bol raced in her heat of the semifinals to first place in 53.73. She was the only one of all participating athletes to stay under 54 seconds. The final on Friday almost seems like a formality, because Bol is simply much better than the rest. Her European record stands at 52.03. The 22-year-old athlete already announced before the European Championship that she is going for a unique double. Never before has an athlete managed to become European champion in the 400 meters flat and the 400 meters hurdles.
Bol keeps track of unique doubles. Final place 400 meters hurdles secured
