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Femke Broeders-Bol European Athletics performance

Overview

Dutch athlete Femke Broeders-Bol entered the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham with the goal of competing in the 800-metre race and potentially participating in relay events. Having previously been a world champion in the 400m hurdles, she aimed to secure up to two medals during the competition.

Broeders-Bol ultimately secured a bronze medal in her 800-metre European Championship debut. In doing so, she matched the 34-year-old Dutch record of 1:55.54, originally set by Ellen van Langen. Despite being considered an underdog during her transition to the discipline, her performance established her as a top contender.

Following her championship success, Broeders-Bol continued her momentum at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, where she set a new Dutch record in the women’s 800 meters with a time of 1:55.41, finishing second to Switzerland’s Audrey Werro.

Her success continued at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, where she led much of the 800-metre event and set a further Dutch record of 1:54.71, finishing 0.7 seconds behind European champion Audrey Werro. Broeders-Bol noted that her transition to the distance has been “smoother than expected,” though she acknowledged a need to improve her conditioning. She indicated that recent racing has helped her trust her tactical abilities as she targets the Van Damme Memorial in Brussels.

Entities

Femke Broeders-Bol · 800 metres · Birmingham · Ellen van Langen · Netherlands

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Femke Broeders-Bol targets Van Damme Memorial after record run

    Dutch 800m runner Femke Broeders-Bol heads to the Van Damme Memorial in Brussels following a record-breaking performance and increased tactical confidence in Zurich.

  2. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Dutch athletes Demi Vollering and Femke Broeders-Bol achieve success

    Dutch athletes Demi Vollering and Femke Broeders-Bol find success after major transitions: Vollering overcame burnout in cycling, while Broeders-Bol won bronze in her 800m athletics debut.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Femke Broeders-Bol Targets Multiple Medals at 2026 European Athletics Championships

    Femke Broeders‑Bol will race the 800 m and may join relay teams at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, aiming for up to two medals.

Sources

nieuws.nl · NRC.nl · nteu.org.au · qatarvisitors.com

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