DUTCH, NETHERLANDS: Femke Bol's name stands out as a shining beacon of talent and determination in the realm of track and field. Hailing from the Netherlands, Bol has carved a path to greatness with her exceptional prowess in the 400 meters hurdles event. An Olympic medalist and a rising star in her discipline, she has captured the hearts of fans and earned international acclaim for her awe-inspiring performances.
Bol's breakthrough year came in 2020 when she won the gold medal in the 400 meters hurdles at the European Athletics Championships, setting a new championship record in the process. Undeterred by her meteoric rise, Bol continues to push the boundaries of her capabilities. As the world gears up for the highly anticipated 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, all eyes are on Bol, eagerly awaiting her next breathtaking performance on the track.
Who is Femke Bol dating?
Alongside her athletic prowess, Bol, 23, remains genuine and open about her personal life, including her loving partnership with her partner, Ben Broeders. Broeders specializes in pole vaulting, but he is perhaps best known in the public eye for his relationship with Bol. The couple has been open about their long-term relationship and frequently share moments of their life together on social media.
The two met at the end of 2020, according to an interview, with Sportnieuws. This was during the pandemic lockdowns when going out was not easy. "Ben and I met during the Diamond League games in corona time," said Bol. "We clicked right away. So something good has come out of the corona pandemic for me. We went golfing on our first date. That's just not one of my specialties, but it was great fun. We try to get together every weekend and we often succeed when we don't have training camps or competitions."
Who is Ben Broeders?
Ben Broeders is a Belgian pole vaulter. He was born on March 21, 1995, in Wilrijk and has represented Belgium in various international competitions. Broeders won the gold medal in the pole vault event at the 2017 European U23 Championships. His impressive performances continued, and he achieved a commendable fourth-place finish at the European Championships, proving his mettle against tough competition. Notably, Broeders has achieved significant heights in his pole vault career. His personal bests in the event stand at 5.85 meters, achieved in Merzig in 2022, and 5.80 meters, attained in Lievin in 2020.
Femke Bol's achievements
Bol boasts an impressive array of achievements that have propelled her to the forefront of the athletics world. Throughout her career, she has set remarkable personal bests in various events, marking a world-best time of 36.86 seconds in the 300 meters hurdles, solidifying her as one of the best in the discipline. She also holds national records, such as the 400 meters indoor world record of 49.26 seconds, and the European record in the 400 meters hurdles, with a time of 51.45 seconds.
Bol has consistently dominated the European stage, winning multiple gold medals at the European Indoor Championships and European Team Championships. Internationally, she earned an impressive third-place finish in the 400 meters hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, setting a new Dutch record in the process. As a Diamond League champion and a frequent circuit winner, Bol's achievements continue to inspire and elevate the sport of track and field.
