Dutch women win gold in thrilling 4x400m relay at the World Championships

TLDRThe Dutch women's 4x400m relay team clinched gold in a tense race at the World Championships, with Jamaica taking silver and Great Britain securing bronze. Femke Bol's impressive final leg helped the Dutch team secure their first ever gold in this event.

Key insights

🥇The Dutch women's 4x400m relay team won their first ever gold medal in this event at the World Championships.

🥈Jamaica took silver in the women's 4x400m relay, displaying a strong performance in the race.

🥉Great Britain secured the bronze medal in the highly competitive 4x400m relay, continuing their success at the World Championships.

⏱️The British team recorded the second fastest time ever by a British quartet in the women's 4x400m relay.

💪Femke Bol's remarkable performance in the final leg helped the Dutch team secure their victory, showcasing her exceptional talent and determination.

Q&A

Is this the first gold medal for the Dutch women in the 4x400m relay?

Yes, this is the first time the Dutch women's team has won a gold medal in the 4x400m relay at the World Championships.

Who won silver in the women's 4x400m relay?

Jamaica secured the silver medal in the thrilling race.

Which team took the bronze medal in the race?

Great Britain secured the bronze medal in the highly competitive 4x400m relay.

Did the British team break any records in this race?

Although the British team did not break any records, they recorded the second fastest time ever by a British quartet in the women's 4x400m relay.

Who was the standout performer for the Dutch team?

Femke Bol delivered an exceptional performance in the final leg, helping the Dutch team secure their victory with her incredible talent and determination.

Timestamped Summary

06:23Lavia Nielsen starts the race for Great Britain, with Candice McLeod leading for Jamaica.

10:02Femke Bol makes a remarkable final leg sprint to secure the gold medal for the Dutch team.

12:32Great Britain finishes strong and claims the bronze medal in the race.