Femke Broeders-Bol breaks Dutch 800-meter record in Lausanne

Femke Broeders-Bol has broken the Dutch record in the 800 meters during the Diamond League events in Lausanne, Switzerland. She clocked a time of 1:55.41, making her the sole record holder.

This improvement comes exactly one week after she equaled the 34-year-old record of Ellen van Langen at the European Championships in Birmingham. Van Langen's record stood at 1:55.54.

At the event in Lausanne, Broeders-Bol finished in second place. The victory went to 22-year-old Swiss athlete Audrey Werro, who recorded a time of 1:55... .

Broeders-Bol's time of 1:55.41 marks a new milestone in her athletics career and in Dutch sports history. This is the first time she has held the record on her own.

Following her performance in Lausanne, Broeders-Bol immediately called Van Langen to inform her of her record improvement. This direct communication highlights the significance of her achievement, especially considering the history between the two athletes.

Broeders-Bol's performances are garnering much interest, and her recent record improvement underscores her rise in the world of the 800 meters.