Femke Bol won the 800m gold at the FBK Games in Hengelo on Sunday, 21. She finished in 1:57.41.
What happened?
Bol dominated the race, always in control and kicking off the final bend to secure her first outdoor win over the distance.
The race details
She was chased by Australia's Abbey Caldwell, who finished second in 1:58.22. Clara Liberman of France was third in a personal best of 1:58.69.
Post-race reaction
"I expected to be in front after 500 metres," said Femke Broeders-Bol. "I have to practice all these types of races."
The meeting's other events
Niels Laros impressed over two laps of the track, improving his 800m personal best to 1:43.83. Dutch record-holder Jessica Schilder closed the shot put contest in style, throwing 20.03m in the final round.
Bassant Hemida improved her Egyptian record to 50.10 to win the 400m. Jonas Phijffers was roared to victory by his home crowd in the men's 400m, holding on to deny Botswana's Lee Eppie.
The men's 5000m ended in a three-way battle, with Uganda's Keneth Kiprop holding on to deny Saymon Amanuel and Dolphine Chelimo.
Jamaica's 2022 world U20 200m champion Brianna Lyston dipped under 11 seconds to win the 100m, running 10.99.
South Africa's Akani Simbine and Bradley Nkoana led a competitive men's 100m, both clocking 10.08. Simbine clinched victory by three thousandths of a second.