“We have decided that I will make the 800m my main event for the next years,” revealed Femke Bol in an urgent presser. Just when the 400m hurdles looked set to crown her as the undisputed queen, Bol drops a bombshell: she’s switching over to the 800m. And with Georgia Bell and Keely Hodgkinson ruling the distance, is this madness, or a masterstroke? According to two of the sport’s biggest stars, Bol may have just made the boldest move of her career.

Before a select group of media, including Citius Mag, the 400m hurdles world champion revealed her plans to tackle the 800m next year, sharing her passion for the event she genuinely loves. “It’s a really nice challenge. I think it’s something that we’ve had in our minds for a long time,” said the athlete. While her decision to shift focus

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