How Good Will Femke Bol Be At The 800m? Analyzing Her Sub-2:00, Dutch Record In Her Debut

Dutch track star Femke Bol successfully debuted in the 800m distance, running a national record 1:59.07. It marked her first race beyond 500 meters and an early data point in a deliberate shift toward middle-distance racing. As noted by Kyle Merber on the podcast, that's likely the fastest 800m debut ever for an elite athlete. It comes only a few months of training after her 2025 season ended in September How it went...