Nadine Visser wins gold in 100-meter hurdles after photo finish at European Championships

Nadine Visser won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. This marks the first time in her career that she has claimed this title.

The 31-year-old Dutch athlete clocked the same time as her competitor, Polish athlete Pia Skrzyszowska, at 12.67 seconds. A photo finish revealed that Visser was exactly one thousandth of a second faster than Skrzyszowska.

This victory represents a significant achievement for Visser, who finally secured the title in her ninth final at a major tournament. Prior to this final, she had not won any European Championship medals at this distance.

In addition to Visser and Skrzyszowska, French athlete Laeticia Bapté finished third, capturing the bronze. The times of the top athletes highlight the high level of competition.

Visser expressed surprise after her victory and indicated that she had not fully grasped the moment. This reaction was noted by various media outlets, including NOS and De Telegraaf, which reported on her emotions following the race.

With this gold in the 100-meter hurdles, Visser adds an important title to her achievements, further strengthening her status in the world of athletics.