Overview

• Femke Bol returned to competition after a mental break, winning the 400m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League with a meet record of 52.46 seconds.
• This marks Bol's fastest season opener, signaling her readiness for the 2025 season and upcoming major competitions like the World Championships in Tokyo.
• Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who did not compete in Rabat, still leads the 2025 season with a 52.07-second finish earlier in Miami.
• The rivalry between Bol and McLaughlin-Levrone, which began at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, continues to drive both athletes to new heights in the 400m hurdles.
• Bol is focusing on strength and endurance training, with upcoming races in Monaco, London, and the European Team Championships on her schedule.