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Femke Bol has outlined her strategy and mentality for the 2025 season as she prepares for the impossible - taking the 400mH crown off Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's head.
Femke Bol has delved into her preparations for the upcoming Tokyo World Championships following her commanding 400m hurdles win at the Rabat Diamond League classic with one eye on dethroning Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Bol has started her season like a house on fire. In Rabat, she secured victory in the event in commanding fashion with a blistering 52.46 run.
Last season, the Dutch Star settled for Bronze at the Paris Olympic games, finishing behind Anna Cockrell and McLaughlin-Leverone, who shattered the world record in the event for a stunning sixth time in her career.
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Speaking to Flo Track after winning in Rabat, Bol explains how she executes her races in a way that allows her to create a considerable gap on her rivals.
Bol: I Focus on Myself
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“I think with hurdles, I always focus on my own hurdles,” Bol explains. “Of course you feel people around you, but if you focus too much on them—we’re all running a different stride—so it doesn’t work out.”
It’s a strategy rooted in discipline and self-awareness, especially critical when your main rival is none other than world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Leverone. But Bol isn’t getting distracted. She’s focused on her growth, one race at a time.
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“I just want to become a better athlete every time I’m on the track,” she says. “I want to push myself even further.”
Even when she’s in the lead, Bol never allows herself to coast. She imagines competition breathing down her neck.
“I always have the feeling they’re right behind me, so I always push as much as I can,” she adds. “And with a great atmosphere, it helps a lot the last part.”
That mindset will be critical as the road to Tokyo heats up. With the 2025 World Championships on the horizon—and the Olympic Games looming not long after—Bol knows her biggest challenges lie ahead.
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“I think still all roads lead to Tokyo,” she affirmed. “I want to be at my best there. It’s great to start it like this, but it’s just the beginning.”
She’s not rushing the process. With over three months until the World Championships, Bol is staying patient, steady, and laser-focused.
“I have three and a half, four months before Worlds, so there I want to be at my best. But this is a great start.”
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