NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 22 –Dutch hurdling queen Femke Bol says she was extremely delighted after defending her World Championship title, in a race where she got a feeling of relaxation and confidence.
Bol strode to her world crown defense in Tokyo, Japan, with a brilliant run of a world-leading 51.54, ahead of American Jasmine Jones.
She cleared her hurdles with ease, dominating the race from start to finish. Speaking to Telecomasia.net after her commanding victory, Bol said she was well prepared, and her confidence pushed her to victory.
“It is an amazing feeling to win a World Championship gold, and the feeling is indescribable. I am really delighted, especially because of the way I ran. I had a title to defend, and I needed to come in with confidence, and I felt strong,” she told Telecomasia.
“I am really proud of what I put out there and proud of my team as well. This is a result of the hard work we put in training in a whole year, and when I do this, I approach the race with confidence, and I am always feeling relaxed. That’s why it looks easy,” she added.
Bol added her World Title number two to an already storied medal rack. Her next ambition is to go for the Olympic title.
