"Time to enjoy the last few steps on the road to the Olympics"-Femke Bol weighs in as she clocks second-best time of her career

Femke Bol put forward a blistering performance at the London Diamond League in the 400m hurdles a week before the Paris Olympics to clinch the title with a formidable lead. The Dutch athlete opened up about enjoying the last few days before the commencement of the Paris Olympics.

Femke Bol dominated the line-up at the London Diamond League and clocked 51.30s to win the gold medal in the event. She displayed great confidence and focus as she cruised through the finishing moments of the race. In the process, Bol clocked the second-fastest time of her career in the British capital.

The London Diamond League was Bol's last event before heading to Paris for the Olympics. She took to Instagram to express her gratitude for being able to compete in London. Moreover, she was impressed by the electric atmosphere in the arena.

The Dutch athlete revealed that she arrived in France after the event and will be enjoying the last few days before the Paris Olympics.

"Such an amazing atmosphere in London yesterday❤️‍🔥Super happy to take the win in my second fastest time ever with a Diamond League Record ✨Arrived in France now, where it’s time to enjoy the last few steps on the road to the Olympics🤩,"read the caption.

Femke Bol on competing with Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone at the Paris Olympics

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Femke Bol spoke about competing against Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone in Paris for the women's 400m hurdles crown in a press conference at the London Diamond League. The Dutch athlete expressed her excitement to race against the best at such a major event.

"It's really inspirational and motivational how she is racing, and seeing how much she is raising the bar....Because the moment you see someone do it, even though she is a really exceptional athlete, there is something you're headed to think, 'Maybe, I can also do it!', " she said.

Furthermore, she opened up on their relationship as both of them are sponsored by New Balance.

"We're friendly, and we're with the same sponsor. We both realize that the 400 m hurdles is not an easy event, and I have a lot of respect for her. I know how committed and hard-working she is. We don't see each other a lot, but we'll see each other in Paris," she added.

With Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone aiming to defend her Olympic title and Femke Bol in a quest for her first gold medal, the women's 400m hurdles is one of the most anticipated events of track and field at the quadrennial games in Paris.