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Femke Boll breaks Vanya Stambolova's record

Vanya Stambolova held this record since 2011

Май 26, 2025 09:33 187

Femke Boll breaks Vanya Stambolova's record  - 1

European record holder in the 400-meter hurdles Femke Boll impressed again at the Diamond League in Rabat. The Dutchwoman won the race with 52.46 seconds. With her achievement, Boll broke the tournament record of 53.68 seconds, which had been held by Vanya Stambolova since 2011, BTA reported.

Jamaica's Andrenette Knight came in second with 53.90 seconds, and Italy's Ayomide Folorunso came in third with 54.74 seconds.

Akani Simbine achieved success in the 100 meters with a time of 9.95 seconds. South African Ferdinand Omanyala from Kenya - 10.05 seconds. World champion Fred Curley of the United States came in third with 10.07 seconds.

In the women's event, Sherika Jackson (Jamaica) celebrated with a time of 11.04 seconds.

Chepiso Masalela of Botswana won the 800 meters, setting a world best of the season and a tournament record of 1:42.69 minutes.

Two-time world outdoor champion in the steeplechase and Olympic gold medalist from Tokyo Katie Moon won first place with a jump of 4.73 meters. The American then made three unsuccessful attempts at 4.80 meters.

Olympic high jump champion from Paris 2024 Hamish Kerr also took first place. The New Zealander achieved success with 2.25 meters, which he managed on his first attempt. Italian Marco Fassinotti and Australian Wal Reeth achieved the same result, but shared second place after both cleared the height on their second attempt.