Dutch athlete Femke bol’s teammate, Lieke Klaver, will miss the World Athletics Championships final in the 400 meters after finishing third in her semi-final heat on August 22, 2023. Klaver clocked a time of 50.33 seconds, falling short of automatic qualification and ultimately missing a lane in the final.
The absence of Klaver from the final impacts the Netherlands‘ medal prospects in the event and denies fans a chance to see both Dutch stars compete for a podium finish. Klaver expressed disappointment with her performance, stating, “It was just not good.” The World Athletics Championships final in the women’s 400 meters is scheduled for August 24, where Femke Bol will compete.Fans can follow the event live on NPO 2 and via livestream on the NOS website (https://nos.nl/collectie/14000/livestream/2576239-wk-atletiek). A full schedule of events is available at https://nos.nl/live.
